Finding your Passion and Purpose for Learning and Sharing Knowledge | Blue Sky Talk

 You have a great idea, and now what? That question lurks in so many entrepreneurs’ heads. “Where do I go from here? What is my next step?” Before you start to overwhelm yourself with the process of what to do next, take a deep breath and slow down. Coming up with that great idea is a major step, now all you need is to start thinking like an entrepreneur. Knowing how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset is a crucial next step towards your success. An entrepreneurial mindset is a thinking framework that helps you overcome difficult challenges. Developing an entrepreneurial mindset will guide you throughout your process as an entrepreneur. No path is the same for any entrepreneur.  Everyone needs to find out what works best for them. These 7 quick steps can teach you how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, get on with achieving your goals and overcoming your challenges. 1. Set Clear Goals:  “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” – T...

 What to do when you’re in between careers? First off, being in-between careers doesn’t have to mean scrolling aimlessly through social media 24/7 while waiting for the next opportunity to fall into your Dorito bag. It may feel like you’ve hit a pause on your goals but never a complete stop. There is always something to do or something new to discover that can make your off-time worth it. While this break from work may not be voluntary, using this time to your advantage can do wonders for your next job opportunity. Having time off from normal obligations can sometimes feel like a dead-end. Not having work obligations keeping you busy all hours of the day can make some people feel stagnant. However, it is how someone spends their free time that tells whether or not they are truly being complacent. There are several activities that can not only keep you busy but also ensure that you continue nurturing useful skills to land your next job. These activities fall under the label of self-...

2020 has brought some unexpected challenges to every single person around the world. While we in March were still wiping down every amazon package and would leave it outside on the doorstep for about three hours to make sure all the germs were gone, we now know a little more about the way the virus spreads and are desperately craving for some normalcy in a world that has turned upside down. Everything we once considered to be “normal” suddenly flipped on its head. Daily routines became distant remembrances, and the chaos of the new normal obfuscated the clarity of the day. During these special times, finding clarity in chaos is more important than ever.  How exactly do you find clarity in chaos though? Do you know these moments when you feel like you can’t breathe anymore because you don’t know where to start or even how to start? Everything seems to be overwhelming, and even though your “to-do list” gets longer and longer you can’t start checking off the first task?  If you h...

 Well, you are not alone. We all struggle to figure out what gives us purpose and direction in our lives. For some, it is a career. For others, direction and purpose come through hobbies. However, finding what gives our lives meaning, purpose and direction is not a small feat. But it is a rewarding one, instilling a sense of fulfillment and happiness in our lives. That is what purpose and direction provided. Wholeness. Fulfillment. Purpose. Happiness. My dad gets his sense of direction and purpose through enlisting in the army and becoming a chaplain, in addition to his chosen career. That gives him the meaning, purpose, and direction he was looking for in his life. My mom is a teacher, and her career is what gives her direction and purpose. Yet, for them finding direction and purpose did not happen overnight. So, how were they able to find their passion and purpose in life and integrate them into their routines? And how can you do the same? Here are some tips to guide you in your...

How does culture influence who you are? Does it influence who you are at all? What exactly is culture? Loosely, culture refers to the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time. But how much of an influence on how you and I live, learn, and behave does culture have? Is someone from the U.S. completely different from someone who was born in Italy just because they grew up in different cultures? It is impossible to say how many cultures exist in the world. Using languages as an indicator, you could assume that there exist around 5,000-6,000 distinct cultures worldwide. In Europe alone, you can find more than 160 different cultures, and that doesn’t even account for regional cultural differences. But are we all that different just because we were born in different places? My life has taught me about the impact that birthplace or place of residence has on our lives: I am a German living in the United States. I have traveled...

 What is the secret? This is an ambitious title for a 900-word article, with an equally ambitious opening question. But upon deeper reflection, we realize that the answer is simpler than what we may expect. Indeed, it seems fair to encapsulate the secret to productivity, success, and happiness in two words: minimal expectations. To be sure, this is no one-size-fits-all secret. You may find some of the attitudes below counterproductive or incompatible with your lifestyles, and that is fine. As we know, most enduring questions have multiple answers and pretending that they don’t seem unfair to the millions of people who approach them differently from us. Nevertheless, what we’re about to explore comes up frequently in business podcasts, articles, and conferences. It is not universal, but it has universal elements. Let’s look at some examples. Expect Less, Do More When you’re getting ready to start a new project, you will probably be thinking of ways to be more productive so you can ...