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

Quora’s Overachievers Are Making Me Depressed. Am I a Loser?

No. You aren’t a loser. You’re cool. Kind of like rice krispies. They snap, crackle AND pop. That’s pretty awesome. For something so simple to be able to do three distinct things, all while submerged in milk. Want to know what I can do while submerged in milk? Drown. Is that cool? Nope. Not cool … Read more

What Decision Have You Made That You Are Most Proud Of?

The decision to accept myself for who I am.  When I stopped trying to become who I felt the world wanted me to be, everything started to slowly piece itself together.  That, alongside with when I redefined success to be measured by the impact I made on others as opposed to the impact on my … Read more