by jackie.elliott@shaw.ca | Aug 27, 2015 | Goal Setting, Mind Set, Research, Risk v Failure
When I was fishing commercially, there were a group of fishermen that we used to call “Radio Fishermen”. Instead of figuring out where they should set their net, they were too worried about where everyone else was, so they were constantly on the radio…. “Where are...
by jackie.elliott@shaw.ca | Aug 10, 2015 | Artisan, Goal Setting, Seasonal Products
I expect two reactions to this post – the majority of you will groan and click away quickly, but others won’t need reminding, because YOU GUYS have already been planning Christmas since MAY! Yes, if you are an ARTISAN or CRAFTER or you create any kind of custom...
by jackie.elliott@shaw.ca | Jul 7, 2015 | Goal Setting, Inventors, Mind Set, Risk v Failure
This was us – my husband and our project team, about four months ago: “Our start-up has been a struggle. Well, they all are, but usually start-ups are crazy, manic, passionate and fun. The realization that you actually have something here, the late night...
by jackie.elliott@shaw.ca | May 4, 2015 | Goal Setting, Mind Set
It seems fitting somehow that I am writing this on “Star Wars Day”, because I was reminded this morning of another set of little aliens that burst onto British TV screens during the 1970″s. The “Smash” aliens featured in a commercial about instant mashed potato...
by jackie.elliott@shaw.ca | Feb 16, 2015 | Goal Setting, Investment
It’s Audition time again! – the start of auditions for the next series of Dragon’s Den. At least it is in my home town of Nanaimo, situated on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Dragon’s Den has become essential viewing for all entrepreneurs who dream of...
