Surprise! Most fast growers are in non-tech fields like retail, construction and government services. In a game of word association, the prompt “entrepreneur” might elicit responses like “Silicon Valley,” “venture capital,” and (pick one) “Zuckerberg”/”Musk”/”Jobs.” But, in actuality, the large majority of fast-growth companies are not in tech at all. That’s according to a new …

1. Seek support. Just because you’re struggling doesn’t mean you have to struggle alone. Enlist what Gabrielle Bernstein calls “spiritual running buddies” to encourage you on the down days and celebrate with you during the up days. 2. Have a simple mantra. Bernstein’s recommendation is “sat nam,” which means, “Truth is my name.” The first …

For most of us, walking upright doesn’t require a lot of thought. We took our first steps when we were young and now we just do it. Throughout our day, walking from the bedroom to the kitchen or from the car to the office door, we don’t think much about staying balanced or avoiding a …

Successful people tend to have very positive inner dialogues. They know how to nurture their own personal growth. They believe they can do whatever it is they set their mind to. But most of all, they believe in themselves. If you look at the differences between those who achieve their goals and those who fail, …

Name the day and hour you will die. When it comes to strategic planning exercises, Lanny Goodman gets right to the crux. He doesn’t ask clients where their companies will be in five years. Rather, he wants to know when they’re 25 or 35 or 50 years down the road and getting ready for the Big Sleep, how …