William Lowrie

Mindful Management William Lowrie

Entrepreneurship is tough and statistically about 70% of start-ups fail. How can we change these statistics and make sure the emerging generation of aspiring entrepreneurs are ready? It starts with the mind. Most people believe businesses fail because of outside forces - markets and customers. In fact, research shows us that 13% fail because of a loss of focus. Founders who fail to control their minds and harness the power of their mindset, fail. With the right mindset, you can succeed in business. Reaching this mindset is easiest through meditation. Through the mindset that meditation yields, one can become more effective and successful in entrepreneurship because of how one approaches common obstacles or problems. In Mindful Management, you will see the incredible effects that meditation can have on your business with just 20 minutes of mindfulness practice per day. The book examines how harnessing the power of our mind can help the Mindful Innovator succeed. You will also read stories, insights and lessons from experts in entrepreneurship and meditation including: * How John Paul DeJoria, the founder of Paul Mitchell hair products and Patrón Spirits, endured homelessness twice in an effort to build businesses* Research that has shown that the mind has the ability to heal - or harm - the body* How Russell Brand, a British comedian and actor, used meditation to overcome his addictionsThis book is a must-read if you are an aspiring entrepreneur, or looking for extra support in the workplace. Meditation can be applicable in any workplace setting. The lessons you learn throughout this book will help you succeed, not just in areas of business, but in all areas of life and it's vast challenges.