This blog underscores the significance of entrepreneurial storytelling, emphasizing that it goes beyond a simple timeline of events. It explores the elements that make up a compelling entrepreneurial story—key moments, lessons learned, pivots, motivation, frustrations, and successes. Using TOMS as an example, it illustrates how a well-crafted entrepreneurial story can turn an idea into a successful venture with global impact. The blog highlights the importance for every entrepreneur of becoming a storyteller, as a powerful tool for persuasion and a crucial aspect in attracting investment and winning customers.

The blog challenges the conventional pursuit of happiness, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from self-discovery, understanding one's strengths and weaknesses, and pursuing a purposeful life. It questions the false choice between sacrificing for success and savoring every moment, asserting that the key is aligning with one's true calling and embarking on an entrepreneurial journey with a focus on meaningful contributions.

This thought-provoking exploration poses a choice between a job one loves with a US$50K yearly income and a job disliked for a decade with a US$1M annual salary. The article delves into the perspectives of individuals on both sides, challenging readers to define their priorities and thresholds in work-related decisions.

Explore the crucial considerations before pursuing an MBA with insights from the former CEO of Acton School of Business. From defining your end-goal to assessing the true costs and potential impact on relationships, these nine thought-provoking questions guide you in making informed decisions on your educational and professional journey.

Explore Acton's unique approach to education as alumni voice, Chase Pattillo ('12), shares insights on the crucial choice of attending Acton. Discover how Acton goes beyond a traditional degree, focusing on imparting entrepreneurial skills and marketable expertise for success in the business world.

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Acton is not for the faint of heart, and our students don’t come here expecting to be coddled. What they do expect is a deeply transformational experience that delivers on our three promises: we’ll teach them how to learn, how to make money, and how to live a life of meaning.

JANUARY 23, 2018

Goal-setting—physically writing goals down on paper—may seem formal, or even scary. However, the commitment that goes along with this exercise is exactly what will accelerate your entrepreneurial journey.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The first rule of networking is that you must put yourself in the shoes of the other person. Recast your idea of networking—from “here’s what I need,”—into one of humble service: “I’ve got something to give to the world, and with just a little help from you, I can make my dream a reality.”

OCTOBER 16, 2017

As an Olympic gold medalist, people frequently ask me “how do I push through the hardest times, when everything in me wants to quit?” As an entrepreneur, people often ask me, “how do I decide what move to make next, when I don’t have all the information I need?” The answer to both questions is the same, you build a tolerance for ambiguity.