Stories and lessons from the struggle and success of those who have realized their entrepreneurial dreams whether as first timers or veterans.

People generally refer to success as though it is within your grasp, if you simply work harder or find more time to accomplish your goals. The truth is, however, that vague statements such as these aren’t a key to unlocking anything but frustration.  Achieving great success isn’t about finding more time or working harder; instead, it’s a matter of being more effective with the time you do have.

As we sat there pondering life on the Inca trail with our family this past New Years, my wife and I realized that this was the dismount on 15 years of core family travel. Our kids are now 24, 21, and 18. Significant others would surely be added to this group and other trips will take place, but our plan for our core family was complete. We reflected on how if we didn’t make a plan and commit, so many very special experiences would have never materialized. The joy we received was very special and time will tell how this impacts our kids.

the ceo magazine, entrepreneurship
Shama Hyder, Founder & CEO, Marketing Zen Group

When I was nine years old, I started my first business. It was a simple business which involved selling gift wrap out of a catalog. I had colors like azure, sunshine yellow, periwinkle memorized. I knew how much they cost, how much I could sell them for, and the numbers looked good.  It felt good to be an entrepreneur! The trouble was that my customer list only consisted of two people –my mom and my dad. And, after a few months, they refused to buy my merchandise!

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