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The majority of your daily tasks are not worth obsessing over. Prioritize where to focus your effort, and if you're doing something big, don't worry about getting it exactly right the first time.

Building momentum without an existing user base is hard. But if your business is going to succeed, it has to be done.

Think you're ready to act on your next big idea? Read this first.

As an entrepreneur, getting your personal brand right can make or break your business. Here are my thoughts on how to do it.

The era of specialization is over. Here's the case for being a polymath.

A digital fast may sound impossible — especially for entrepreneurs. But as painful as it may seem to miss out on an important memo or viral meme, the benefits are even greater.

The coming year promises to be one of change, which can be daunting and exciting. While it's important to stay on top of new technologies, the key will be sharpening those soft skills.

As we head into the final months of the year, I believe 2025 will be just as big as 2020 for startups — maybe even bigger. Here's why.

Workplace stress isn't just a hindrance. It's also a source of energy you can transform into creative fuel.

A genius idea is only a small part of what makes a successful company. The rest is your ability to persevere when things aren't going your way.

There's a lot of debate about the potential hazards of giving your product away for free. To me, it's a no-brainer.

Entrepreneurs are often lauded as being risk-takers. But there's a distinction between being a risk-taker and being brave — and only the latter is necessary for entrepreneurs.

While slow, conscientious growth may not grab headlines, it is far less risky and more sustainable than rapid expansion.

Confidence may seem like something you either have or you don't. But that's not true — you can build it. Here's how.

Every leader has to balance staying hands-on and empowering their teams to take ownership of daily operations.

They say bigger is better — but smallness is sustainable. Here's why going small may work for you.

How reducing decision options can lead to more efficient scheduling and enhanced performance.

There's something empowering — and admittedly, scary — about the idea that we alone control our own stories. Here's how that sense of ownership fuels resilience.

Great CEOs aren't born, they're made. But what separates a successful founder-turned-CEO from a failed one? As someone who remains the head of my company, Jotform, after founding it nearly 20 years ago, I've got some insight into what it takes to make the change.

Here's why bootstrapping is the key to building a sustainable business that can scale.

Carving out a good life using the traditional path is getting harder. Here's why being your own boss is the key to satisfaction.

Everyone has blind spots — but ignoring them won't make them disappear. Instead, try identifying them and learning to work with them.

Discover the most effective (and cheapest) way for founders to learn team management, efficient decision-making and other essential leadership skills.

The startup norm of "move fast and break things" is short-sighted. Here is why being patient will serve your business in the long run.

Prioritizing work-life balance isn't just good for your mental health — it's good for long-term growth.

Discover the true cost of negative thought loops — and practical strategies for nipping rumination in the bud.

Spending quality time alone is crucial for deep work, but you have to know how to manage your mind. Here's how to do it.

Discover strategies for promoting continuous learning and development, a requisite for survival in today's increasingly AI-powered workplace.

Mental models help us to understand things more fully and come up with smarter, more groundbreaking solutions. Here are three mental models you can use to grow, innovate and think differently.

Productivity is an age-old dilemma. But before you try to solve it, consider whether you're asking the right questions.