“I am a bit of a workaholic, and I am still not sure what a "weekend" is all about. I love what I do, and I do what I love.” StillsBitsNot SureWeekendWorkaholic Author:Ronnie Apteker
“I love making things, like software, and films, and laughter. And working with Gus Silber, to make the Funny Business book, has been a fantastic journey.” Has BeensBookFilmJourneyLaughterFantasticSoftwareLove MakingFunny BusinessGus Author:Ronnie Apteker
“Today, where you come from seems less and less important, as globalization is the new order. I prefer the old world.” WorldImportantSeemsTodayOrderGlobalizationOld WorldWhere You Come Author:Ronnie Apteker
“As all entrepreneurs will say, "surround yourself with good people". That is the hardest thing : finding good people.” PeopleFindingsEntrepreneurHardestSurroundGood PeopleHardest ThingSurround YourselfSurround Yourself With Good People Author:Ronnie Apteker
“I could actually do a lot more if I didn't have things go wrong. So, what I am trying to do now is stay light on the parasites. If you are not drained by anyone you can do way more.” IfsWayTryingLightCan DoParasitesDrained Author:Ronnie Apteker
“Business, like life, is funny. We all go through difficult times, and we all have to face curve balls and challenges, each and every week. And we need to laugh when things are funny.” NeedsFacesLife IsDifficultChallengesLaughingWeekBallsCurvesDifficult Times Author:Ronnie Apteker
“When someone stands you up for a meeting, sure, you have the right to be disappointed, and perhaps even angry. But you can't take it personally - they probably do it to everyone.” AngryMeetingsDisappointed Author:Ronnie Apteker
“What is it about business that makes us laugh - when things go wrong, which they do all the time (why, I still wish I knew) then we need to laugh.” NeedsStillsWishLaughingWhen Things Go Wrong Author:Ronnie Apteker
“When things go right (and they go right a lot - you just got to keep trying) there is nothing to really laugh about.” TryingLaughingKeep Trying Author:Ronnie Apteker
“There is reason to smile and celebrate when you win, but when you struggle, that is about laughter. That is the pathos that is rooted in all comedy. And business is full of pain and hardship and with that, laughter and release.” ReasonPainWinningStruggleComedyLaughterCelebrateReleaseHardshipRootedPathosReasons To Smile Author:Ronnie Apteker