Rick Martinez
Bio
I help CEOs & entrepreneurs write & publish books that give them authority & legacy | Bestselling author | Former CEO turned ghostwriter |
California born, Texas raised.
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How to Stay Motivated as a First Time Entrepreneur
In and of itself, being your own boss is one heck of an energizing endeavor. But the flipside of that statement is that it's also tough. And when it gets tough sometimes, you wonder why you're doing it. And when those thoughts roll in, it may be challenging to find motivation.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Humans
Five Strategies to Ignoring Naysayers as a New Entrepreneur
You're too late to too slow...too dumb, or not prepared...or you haven't a clue what you're doing. These are just a few of the mental hand grenades folks will toss your way as you step out on your own. I personally think a lot of it springs from jealousy. Jealous because you decided to act, and they didn't.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Humans
10 Traits of a Successful Travel Nurse
They say that a nurse is a nurse and that we're all interchangeable. Unless, of course, you're talking about travel nursing. Being a travel RN is an animal unto itself. It requires not only a different thought process but also a different way of approaching things.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Journal
14 Things Nurses Wish You Knew
I've been a nurse for over two decades, and let me tell you, the world is full of interesting people. You don't see it usually. But spend twelve hours hustling in a busy ER, and you'll see strange things start to pop up like mushrooms.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Humans
How to Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur
In February of 2001, I unknowingly went from a $12.25 per hour bedside nurse to a business owner. As I reflect back, I can begin to see the steps. A pattern, if you will. While I want to believe it was all fate, luck, and right place, right time stuff.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Lifehack
The Mindset You Need for Entrepreneurial Success
Payroll was about to be short $6,344, and he had no friggin' clue how to come up with it. That literally happened. It happened to me. And truth be told, it was more than $6.4k. It was near $9k if I really think about it.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Lifehack
The Pros and Cons of Becoming an Entrepreneur
As I write this, Elon Musk is about to buy Twitter. And once again, the beauty of striking out on your own and starting your business or freelance gig is a hot topic. It's front-page news. And maybe you're considering making the leap.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Journal
Entrepreneurs Who Do These 12 Things Are More Likely To Be Successful
There's an age-old argument that entrepreneurs are born, not made. I call bullshit. An entrepreneur can absolutely be made. What you need to do is understand the different characteristics of what it takes to be an entrepreneur. These characteristics can be nurtured and worked on to grow into a successful entrepreneur.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Journal