What’s My Philosophy?

When I drafted my business plan, I realized there were core beliefs that just had to be in there. Most of them were sayings I often found myself saying over and over again.

Thus, my philosophy was born - a living document dedicated to helping me remember the idealism I had as a new business owner.

I pledge to continue working with these ideas in my brain and heart no matter how big my company grows, how many clients I serve, or how much money I earn. (OK, I’m stepping down from my soapbox now….)

  • Create first - Edit later
  • Have FUN!!!
  • When brainstorming - there are no bad ideas
  • Our success can only be defined by our clients’ success
  • Act with integrity - always do the right thing
  • There are no hidden agendas
  • It’s better to do it right than to do it over
  • Work hard, be honest, and be flexible (thanks for sharing your mantra, Dad!)
  • Live your life with a true spirit, and nothing will be beyond your reach (my high-school yearbook quote)
  • Perception = Reality
  • Listen to your gut instincts - they’re usually right
  • Collaboration, not control creates a better product
  • He who asks is a fool for five minutes - he who never asks is a fool forever - Chinese Proverb
  • Share your success
  • We are lucky - adopt an attitude of gratitude
  • We are what we produce
  • “Good Enough” is never good enough
  • Under-promise & over-deliver

3 Comments »

  1. Happy Mama said,

    June 14, 2007 @ 12:44 pm

    um…wow! I’m in awe and so inspired! Thanks for the post and thanks for being around to be a leader. Everyone should adopt the attitude of gratitude and learn to love life.

  2. hippiedesigner said,

    June 15, 2007 @ 6:54 am

    WOW!!

  3. David Assadi said,

    April 18, 2008 @ 1:09 pm

    Great Stuff Andrea and you have a great Philosophy. I will share this with my daughter a young writer in the making…

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