Business Video Roundup: Breaking Bad Habits, Achieving Financial Freedom & TV Shows for Entrepreneurs
This week’s roundup of helpful and motivational videos for entrepreneurs and small-business owners includes Marie Forleo on breaking bad habits, Brian Tracy on achieving financial freedom, and Evan Carmichael on seven shows every entrepreneur should watch. Then we have an hour-long video of bestselling author and speaker Eckhart Tolle discussing inspirational ideas from his book The Power of Now. If it’s motivation you seek, look no further.
Marie Forleo: Struggling to Break a Bad Habit? Science Says You Should Do This
Most of us, at one time or another, have bad habits that can interfere with reaching our goals. In this five-minute video, Marie Forleo suggests a simple (and proven) fix that can help you kick these bad habits to the curb and maintain focus on what matters.
Brian Tracy: 7 Steps to Achieve Financial Freedom
“Today, the greatest single source of wealth is between your ears,” Brian Tracy says. In this six-minute video, he lays out seven steps to achieving true financial freedom. It’s not a get-rich-quick playbook but rather a map to get yourself into the correct mindset for achieving your goals.
Evan Carmichael: The 7 TV Shows Every Entrepreneur Should Watch
In this eight-minute video, Evan Carmichael discusses eight shows on TV right now that every entrepreneur should watch. Some of the choices may surprise you.
Entrepreneur: Don’t Just Sell a Product, Sell an Idea
This one’s short but sweet. A product won’t sell itself, but the idea behind it just might.
Eckhart Tolle and the Power of NOW Motivation
If you need some inspiration, watch this hour-long video featuring author and speaker Eckhart Tolle discussing ideas from his bestselling book The Power of Now.
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