We all know how important childhood experiences are in shaping your beliefs as an adult. Of course, we’re not born knowing how to make money – so we learn it from our parents, teachers, peers, cultural community, etc. and this shapes our views for the rest of our lives. But I was fascinated to read…
Articles by Mark Creedon
Mark Creedon is Director of Metropole's Business Accelerator Mastermind and business coach to some of Australia's leading entrepreneurs - each who call him their "unreasonable friend"
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We all have an inner voice that oscillates between cheerleading and criticism. When it cheers us on, it’s fantastic. That positivity fuels our drive for success. But when it turns critical, it can be downright destructive. It whispers doubts, holds us back from risks, and paralyzes us with fear. And what’s worse, sometimes we don’t…
Spare a thought for the word ‘no’. It gets a bit of a bad rap. It’s seen as a negative word to use, a slap-down, a refusal. And many people are uncomfortable with using it. They tend to stick to ‘maybes’ or they delay making decisions. Sometimes they will simply ignore an issue, hoping it…
As the year progresses and autumn turns into winter, at least here in Australia, it’s easy to lose sight of your goals. The New Year’s resolutions to eat less and go to the gym more may seem like a distant memory. The plan you had to boost your career by networking more may also have…
I was watching former US President Barack Obama speak at a global event the other week, and I was struck by how charismatic he was. Whatever you think of the Obama administration’s time in office, there’s no getting past his mastery of language and the stage presence he possesses. Some people have this in spades,…
We only have so many hours in the day so why do some people spend it on tasks that won’t enhance their happiness or lead to success? Baffling, isn’t it? Lots of people work hard. They burn the midnight oil, put in long hours on group projects, or evenings catch up on email. They’ll often…
We’ve all heard stories of so-called overnight successes. Well, I’m here to tell you they’re a myth. But what about the people who win the lottery or inherit a large amount of money, you may ask? I don’t consider those people to be success stories. They’re certainly fortunate — and good luck to them — but there…
We all have a friend or know someone who is a bit unique. They’re the kind of person that other people describe as slightly eccentric and who don’t seem to care what others think. But it’s not that they’re different from other people. It’s that they just refuse to do what most of us do,…
You know that old saying: “Success is 90 per cent perspiration and 10 per cent inspiration”? Well, I’d like to modify that equation slightly. I think success is made up of a number of important parts, but at least 50 per cent is good communication. What do I mean by that? In today’s tech age,…
I love ice cream. It is one of my greatest weaknesses. I like lots of flavours but my all-time favourite is mint choc chip. If there is mint chocolate chip ice cream in the house I can hear it calling my name, constantly! You know I can remember taking my son Nicholas to the ice…