The spark* blog
Thoughtful insights for socially responsible entrepreneurs who give a ****! Honest conversations about impact, wellbeing and creating sustainable change.
Building founder resilience: when passion meets purpose
You started with a spark to change the world. But somewhere in the complex realities of building a business, that desire to create change can shift from motivation to frustration. Discover four foundations to help you reconnect with your purpose while creating lasting impact.
Should I quit the ‘day’ job?
This post explores the dilemma many socially responsible entrepreneurs face - whether to quit their "day job" and "go all-in" on their business. It provides a framework to help navigate this difficult decision by examining one's values, risks, and the real underlying questions.
Why this makes me happy?
Why this makes me happy and the joy of simple solutions.
Where did all the fun go?
Exploring the importance of fun in relation to having positive impact.
“Your focus is your reality.” — Yoda
What I’m musing about today, is the concept of goal setting and through goal setting the development of focus and through focus… stuff that lots of us are seeking; personal achievement, measurable progress, a sense of direction, tangible results and satisfaction.
Have you ever experienced what happens when you have far too many things to focus on? You begin a day with a massive to-do list and run about multi-tasking, working super hard, but never actually completing anything?