I got screwed over in some bad business deals, but as long as I focused on those past problems, I couldn't move forward. I had to let all of that go and forgive everyone and everything first. — Steve Pavlina Copy Share Image
Understand that relationships are more important than contracts. Business deals are relationships between people. The signed piece of paper is important, but it's merely the result of the relationship, not the cause. If the relationship crumbles, the contract won't save… — Steve Pavlina Copy Share Image
Your values are your current estimations of truth. They represent your answer to the question of how to live. — Steve Pavlina Copy Share Image
Using passion as your only fuel will no more assure you of success than being in love will ensure a successful long-term relationship. — Steve Pavlina Copy Share Image
When you discipline yourself to do what is hard, you gain access to a realm of results that are denied everyone else. The willingness… — Steve Pavlina Copy Share Image
A man doesn't require the approval of others. He's willing to follow his heart wherever it leads him. When a man is following his… — Steve Pavlina Copy Share Image
To work effectively you need uninterrupted blocks of time in which you can complete meaningful work... I've found that a minimum of 90 minutes… — Steve Pavlina Copy Share Image
Are you one of those people who notices the problems of the world and says ... somebody ought to do something about that? Why… — Steve Pavlina Copy Share Image
Think for yourself. Unplug yourself from follow-the-follower groupthink, and virtually ignore what everyone else in your industry is saying (except the ones everyone agrees is crazy). Do your own research, draw your own conclusions, set your own course, and stick to your guns. When you're just starting out, people will tell you you're wrong. After you've blown past them, they'll… — Steve Pavlina Copy Share
I believe we can proactively choose to believe whatever we want instead of merely letting our beliefs coalesce as reactions to events. — Steve Pavlina Copy Share Image
Pour the bulk of your time into action, not deciding. The state of indecision is a major time waster. Don't spend more than 60… — Steve Pavlina Copy Share Image
Treat your business relationships like friendships (or potential friendships). Formality puts up walls, and walls don't foster good business relationships. No one is loyal… — Steve Pavlina Copy Share Image
