A Valentine for a Business with Heart
Here at b5, we sometimes do a “group think” and post on similar topics. Since the Day of Love is coming up, many of us are writing Valentines to the people who’ve most influenced our blog. Can you feel the love?
I’m planing to write several Valentines - and I want to start off with my most influential mentor: Mark Silver from the Heart of Business.
Almost two years ago, everything I’d learned about business got turned on its ear when friend forwarded one of Mark’s newsletters to me. What I read blew me away.
Here’s what he said: You can make a difference in the world AND make a profit.
I almost didn’t believe it. But Mark has a long entreprenurial lineage and is also a Master Sufi teacher. With those credentials, I figured if anyone would know about this topic, it would be Mark.
So I subscribed to his newsletter, then I bought his book, and then signed up for his members-only online forum. Over a year later, I’ve taken every class he’s offered and then some. I’ve volunteered to support his most recent workshop and may be doing the same for his upcoming one.
Over the last year, Mark helped me realize that the key to a sustainable business is loving what you do. He helped me understand the simple steps to take in order to make a living at it. This knowledge has strongly influenced my approach to organizing and helping people set up offices that work for them.
So, this Valentine’s Day, I want to thank Mark from the bottom of my heart for the difference he’s made to my worldview and my life.
And, if all the books you’ve read about business just.. don’t.. fit, check out the Heart of Business. You might find the path you’ve been looking for.
Tags: business, heart, love, Mark Silver, small business, sufi, valentine
2 opinions for A Valentine for a Business with Heart
Sharon
Feb 10, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Hey Jen, Great to see your ideas here, and couldn’t agree with you more on this one! I was always a reluctant entrepenuer, self-employed because of my work (massage therapist and healing arts practitioner) rather than a desire to run a business. But Mark has helped me see how much heart and creativity I can bring to being a small business owner, and that I can fully step into the ‘business’ part of my healing practice without losing my soul. He’s a true gem — a beautiful heart, great brain and goofy sense of humor all focused on sending waves of healing into the world. Love to you and all of our HofB friends, Sharon~*
Mark Silver
Feb 10, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Wow, Jen. Thanks! I’ll be your bloggy valentine. It’s been honor to support you, and inspiring to watch you blossom! As you step further into the world of blogging, I’m privileged to be learning from you.
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