I remember beginning business school thinking I’d learn the true meaning of success. I thought I would discover a single definition that would lead me to future glory. After interviewing 200+ marketers, business owners, and executives, I […]
Author: Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner is the author of The Successful Mistake: How 163 of The World's Greatest Entrepreneurs Transform Failure Into Success. After interviewing 163 authority figures, Matthew’s unearthed how successful people overcome failure and adversity, to not only ensure they don’t ruin their livelihood, but craft their greatest idea out of it. To grab your free & exclusive paperback copy of the book, visit successfulmistake.com/influencive
Failure nor Learning Is the Goal—Application & Progression Is
“Failure isn’t a goal. Learning is.” I wasn’t sure why, but this quote struck a nerve when I read it in Jeremiah Gardner’s article, ‘Fail Learn Fast’. I devoured the article, read it again, and […]
3 Warning Signs That You’re About to Make a Big Business Mistake
James Altucher says, ‘honesty is the fastest way to prevent a mistake from turning into a failure.’ Well, I’ll be honest with you, mistakes hurt. Mistakes—whether yours or someone else’s—bruise your ego and stir all […]
Why This is The Worst Thing You Can Do After Making a Mistake
As a human being, you and me share certain traits in common. We both need oxygen to breathe. We both have emotions that take control from time-to-time. We are both made up of bits and […]
This Is Why Building a Business on Your Passion Is a Mistake
The American Dream is built around exactly that: a dream. Dreams do come true, and all success-stories begin with them. They begin with a guy or gal who has an idea—an idea that will change […]
6 Big Mistakes That Turn Good Entrepreneurs Bad
If you’re anything like me, I imagine you would like more: Freedom… Money… Growth… And you would like to have less: Stress… Pain… Responsibility… Simply put, you want to earn more by working less. You […]
Are You Making One of These Morning Routine Mistakes?
Richard Branson wakes up at 5am each morning, but instead of getting straight to work, he exercises, spends time with his family, and gets himself in the right frame of mind. “Over my 50 years […]