Top 8 Lessons From The March/April M2 Issue
M2’s March/April issue is out now and covers the latest in tech, business, cars, entertainment, fashion and more. Here are eight important lessons to take away from the issue, with words of wisdom from successful figures in a range of different disciplines.
1. Use all of your resources; a great ideas appear from anywhere
“It doesn’t matter where those ideas come from, whether it’s the intern or the sailors or designers or the shore crew. There’s no restriction on where the ideas come from. If it’s a good idea, then we’re really keen to run with it.” – Dan Bernasconi, Head of Design, ETNZ – The Race of Innovation
2. When investing in business, look for those keeping it simple
“The easier the business to understand, the more likely it is to, not only perform well, but also to be picked up by other investors on the market.” – Mike Taylor, Founder of Pie Funds, Skin in the Game
3. True entrepreneurship requires resilience
“I absolutely think, aside from your skills and experiences as an entrepreneur, to be creative, to think lean, to be able to influence, there is a huge element around mentality. You’re a warrior in your own head and there’s a number of battles that you have to constantly keep winning.” – Oz Jabur, Founder of Future co, Back to the Future
4. Sometimes, the hardest path is the most worthwhile
“Rather than write the kind of stories that I know people will like or that I know I can write, I am most enthused when I’m working on something that challenges me and I’m not sure if it will work or not.” – Zirk van den Berg, Author, I Wish, I Wish
5. Remember to take breaks, for the good of your health and your work
“Given that you’ll soon be sacrificing your health – both mental and physical – on the altar of extended work hours and a diminished personal life, you’ll soon find your work-life suffering more so than ever before. Ultimately, relentless work = less overall output, so what’s the point?” – Mike Taylor, Founder & Managing Director of BBT Digital, Uncertain Times Demand Focus
6. Don’t let fear get in the way of an opportunity
“Some of these things that I got involved with over the last couple of years, especially with television, was so far out of my comfort zone and something I would never have thought I would ever say yes to, but in the moment of actually having to make decisions on that, you just have to move out of the fear and just go for it.” – Tāne Tomoana, Lead Creative at Dry & Tea, Making the Cut
7. Don’t be ‘above’ accepting help
“Ask yourself periodically, what help do I need and how do I find it? Asking for help is a smart play, taking action with it is even smarter.” – Mark Collins, Business Coach, Approach Your Life Like an Artist
8. Positivity is key
“Staying calm, grounded and positive will navigate you through anything that comes your way”. – Doron Whaite, General Manager of QT Auckland, Man on the Street
Check out more lessons in the latest issue of M2.