Do Many Startup Founders Go to Therapy?

I personally didn’t when I went through hell and back.  However, reflecting back in hindsight, I’m pretty certain that I should have.  It would have probably helped me ease a lot of the anger, frustration, and the disastrous thoughts of what to do when I lost something like a client who was paying us $20,000 … Read more

How Do You Know When You’re “Taking It for Granted”?

Someone on Quora asked: It’s often said that we shouldn’t “take it for granted”. But how do you know when you are? Be it a job, a relationship of any kind, or someone’s feelings? This was my response: It’s pretty simple. Everything is taken for granted unless we consciously appreciate having it. Most times we … Read more

Is It Okay for My Boyfriend to Pursue the Same Business as Me?

On Quora, someone asked: Is it okay for my boyfriend to pursue the same business as me? I’ve been pursuing my fin-tech startup since almost a year now, part time. Recently got funding, some solid partners and looking to take it on full time in the next month onwards.My boyfriend got around 500K USD last … Read more

What Do You Do if Someone You Admired Discouraged You from Doing What You Love?

Are you talking about my mom? Hi mommy! How are you? I miss you! <33333 When I was younger, my mommy used to always tell me, “Don’t do that. You can’t do it. It’s stupid. It won’t work.” Then I would get sad and think, “This sucks. My mommy doesn’t love me or believe in … Read more

I’m Unemployed, Penniless, and I Want to Start a Company. What Do I Do?

The first step would be to find a job.  You need to pay to keep the roof over your head, food on the table, etc.  If you truly want to be an entrepreneur, I would suggest getting the worst job you can possibly think of.  Something you will absolutely loathe and hate.  That will inspire … Read more

What Is One Little Thing That Makes a Big Difference in Your Day?

Thinking each morning of at least three things for which I’m grateful. Or are we talking about something physical?  For physical things, I would say colored socks.  Colored socks make me happy. — Originally posted on Quora. Leonard Kim consults startups and writes books like The Etiquette of Social Media: How to Connect and Respond … Read more

How Can I Start an Interesting Conversation?

Someone on Quora asked: When a couple (say 2 to 12) of people are gathered in one spot and the conversation is non-existent, or boring, what techniques can be used to kick off an interesting exchange? This was my response: You’re already gathered with the people, right? You don’t have to invite them out and … Read more