Comments on: Random observations – Part 1

By: Charm

Charm — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:28:12 +0000

Point 2 is the most salient for any small business. If you are taking on an employee for the first time, make sure that they have skills that you don't. No ude employing a mirror image of yourself, employ someone who can add new skills to your business. I've always worked on this principal and it is incredibly important!

By: Elva

Elva — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:36:18 +0000

Thank you for a remarkable read

By: Annie

Annie — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:27:13 +0000

Love this post!

Great advice on surrounding yourself with people "better" than you (I would change "better" to "more talented than you at certain things"... but the point is the same, and solid advice). :)

It may be one of only two pieces of advice I keep top-of-mind for running my music production business, as well as two of the Big Lessons I hope to teach my kids about success and happiness (the other being "keep your word, always").

By: The baldchemist

The baldchemist — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:42:31 +0000

What I also wanted to say was; be the one that others look to for inspiration. The guy on the treadmill should have been looking at you. True?

By: The baldchemist

The baldchemist — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:39:08 +0000

Hesitation to post! Surround yourself with people who are better than you? Who is going to have any respect for someone with so much doubt?
C'mon Eric, lets have a bit of the finnish sisuu!
Be bold and daring. Don't be scared of making mistakes. Be convincing. Let people believe that it's their fault when you are boring them.
Nice article otherwise. Just get as much joy as you can everyday.

By: ideasonideas - Eric Karjaluoto discusses design, brands and experience » Blog Archive » Random observations - Part 5

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:56:45 +0000

[...] from the force of something bigger than you. Want more? You can read the other ones here: - Random observations - Part 1 - Random observations - Part 2 - Random observations - Part 3 - Random observations - Part [...]

By: ideasonideas - Eric Karjaluoto discusses design, brands and experience » Blog Archive » Random observations - Part 4

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:24:32 +0000

[...] of some points for myself, and thought I’d share them with you (again–you can also read #1, #2, and #3). Here goes… 31. Keep going There’s a trick to success; if you stop, [...]

By: Denise

Denise — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:37:59 +0000

Hi Eric, its my first time coming to this website. I find your articles very inspiring; I will come back for more.

By: Eric Karjaluoto

Eric Karjaluoto — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:41:30 +0000

Thanks Derek! :-)

By: Derek Davis

Derek Davis — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:29:54 +0000

Some great food for thought. It was great talking with you today!