E-Life, E-Business, E-Volve

The Internet, which is still a teenager in this modern digital age, seems almost infinite in its abundance. Like the oxygen in our atmosphere, it is so available, and so deeply entrenched into our way of life, that we seldom consider the scope of its future impact on the world.

Businesses should take full advantage of this boundless resource. However, there are some who remain obtuse. At a minimum, most have email, but the Internet's incredible capacity to transform every conceivable metric is still not utilized by many businesses and would-be entrepreneurs. Needless to say, the world is fast approaching the point in which one must “stir or get off the pot.”

Virtual Reality is on the horizon. An affordable VR platform will soon be introduced to every modernized household in the market. Companies like Facebook, Sony, and Microsoft have invested billions in an ongoing race to launch their own version of a personal VR device.

Virtual Reality will change everything within the digital realm. Imagine an online shopping experience where one walks into a virtual retail store, searches through inventory, initiates a conversation with the cashier, and pays with a pre-loaded virtual credit card. Imagine new social media hubs in which the definition of “chat room” refers to a virtual coffee shop. People meet face to face, communicating through an “avatar.” A virtual representation of one’s self. Imagine the potential for gaming, where one physically plays in the game. “Call of Duty” fans will soon get used to dodging bullets for entertainment.

  

Even now, one can press a button and reach across continents in a giga-instant. Deep human connections are made without physical contact. Networks  communicate on a global scale through social media. With justified indifference from the safety of our own homes, we find exposure to life on the fringes of our long established comfort zones. All of the worlds knowledge resides at our fingertips.

Anonymity, a prominent lure among Internet users, can bring great advantages to the entrepreneur. The Internet allows one to exist on a virtual plain. A transcendental world in which molded perceptions construct the landscape. Perceptions become reality. Nowhere else can shy, introverted intellectuals become bloggers and lead social movements with mere words and a few pictures.

The speed at which today’s digital devices evolve through constant innovation is mind blowing. They will continue to get faster and further shrink in size. The Internet already has a seemingly limitless potential for businesses seeking opportunity and entrepreneurial growth. When used to one’s advantage the possibilities are endless.

The extent at which today’s businesses inherently commit to a digital existence, will ultimately determine their relevance in an interconnected future dominated by constant innovation. Furthermore, this decision to go digital will undoubtedly lead to exponential returns in both profit and growth. After all, growing one’s business at the rate of modern day computer innovation sounds like a promising investment to any entrepreneur looking to evolve alongside their customers.

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Abraham Ortolani

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*This post, and its content are the personal opinions of the author, and should be viewed as such. There are no guarantees in business, and in life for all intensive purposes. One should always seek professional advice before making any personal or investment decisions.

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Life’s Teaching Moments - Finding Your “Narrative”

How many of us have the desire to fight for success?

It is easy the justify our mistakes. Transgressions conveniently propped upon the shoulders of an unsuspecting scapegoat. Easy prey to assume blame for our unfortunate circumstances. It's hard to admit that no one is causing our pain. We are our own worst enemies. 

"Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate you."

- Thomas Jefferson

If we can't move beyond the past, we can't focus on the future. There will always be something we should have done better, or some opportunity we should not have missed. There will always be more chances to redeem yourself, and now you are significantly more prepared to do just that.


Own your mistakes and move on. Regret, guilt, and anger can easily debilitate progress. These time wasting negative emotions can quickly siphon positive energy away from the mission. Keep your goals focused on the "big picture." Sometimes fixing the problem is as simple as letting it go.

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” - Thomas Edison

   

The ability to move forward through the obstacles is a big part of achieving any goal. Life can hit hard, and will continue to do so. Without a focused vision for the future, one is left exposed to the "inevitability of unfortunate events."


Look for opportunities to leverage your experience. It is likely that many people are a few steps behind, about to make similar mistakes. Leadership works through personal relatedness. Share your story, and become a source of inspiration.

"Under pressure, you don’t rise to the occasion, you sink to the level of your training. That’s why we train so hard"  - A Navy Seal

Having been a business owner for almost ten years, I have learned one valuable lesson. There are no losers. There are only those who have lost. A defeat can demoralize and leave wounds. Consolidate these losses, and find a pattern of negative behavior. This is a good place to start implementing changes. With a strategy, loss can quickly become one’s opportunity.

“The difference in winning and losing is, most often, not quitting.”  -Walt Disney

                                                                                                                      

From an entrepreneur's perspective, triumph in the face of adversity, provides a narrative to tell a story of heroism and redemption. This can give instant credibility to one’s reinvention into a role of leadership. In essence, perception becomes reality.

“An entrepreneur isn’t someone who owns a business, it’s someone who makes things happen.”

 -Tim Ferriss

An origin story narrative by way of redemption will follow a typical format. This is one example:

On a misguided path, a protagonist endures a period of anxiety and despair. Until one day, a life changing event takes place. Mistakes are realized. Changes are made. New guidelines are implemented to ensure the survival of a new discovered way of life.  

A hero rises from the ashes of defeat. A leader is reborn. A pioneer with new knowledge learned from experience.

The hero launches a mission to share this sacred information with like-minded individuals. A compassionate visionary, with methods to remove fear, and replace lost hope. He/she creates a network united under a common goal to inspire others, and make a lasting difference in the world.

With dignity and honor, the hero has proven his/her worth through pain and perseverance. Carrying the treasures collected along the journey, he/she must now share these secrets with those in need.

The logical answer was the foundation of a business. One, which helps its customers implement changes, set goals, and stay the course toward prosperity, and enlightenment. Any monetary commitment is irrelevant compared to the boundless fealty of a devoted leader. Also, the many hours one must allot in delivering so much priceless value. Complemented, of course,  with plenty of free content to read and share on the internet.

“It’s not about the amount of wealth you can accumulate, it’s about the impact and change you can create.”

            -Neil Blumenthal, Warby Parker

When given the opportunity, one should not avoid projecting confidence and positive energy. In the aftermath of the most dire situations, one can share their experiences, and subsequently help others walking in similar shoes. By contributing material with a goal of making a difference in the lives of others, the result is a means to further help one's self. This, in my opinion, is the greatest reward of all.

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Thank You For Reading,

Abraham Ortolani

*All written content within “quotations” did not originate with the author of this post.

**Some quotes sourced from the book “Get Sh*t Done” from Startup Vitamins.

Copyright © 2015 by Invincibuilt & Co., Inc.

*This post, and its content are the personal opinions of the author, and should be viewed as such. There are no guarantees in business, and in life for all intensive purposes. One should always seek professional advice before making any personal or investment decisions.

Invincibuilt & Co., Inc.

www.invincibuilt.com

contact@invincibuilt.com