Life is more than your identity at work. A company is more than a job. A career is more than a job. In total, jobs, companies and the career path we follow are held together by the relationships and reputation we build along the way.

2. Creating a Life, Career & Passion for Entrepreneurship
Your life and
career are not a
ladder….
They are the sum
of your knowledge,
passions, skills and
networks.
John T. Fees - @johntfees / - 2016

3. New Life and Career Model
Pyramid Foundation = Stability
Ladders are Unstable
What do you want your
life to represent, your
greatest values
What do you know?
What have you learned –
this year, in total
Who do your
purpose and
passion connect you
to = your network
What are your enduring
passions?
What do you know how
to do? What have you
added this year?
John T. Fees - @johntfees / - 2016

4. As it Applies to Me Entrepreneur
 Previous ASU Student Leader / Search
Committee for ASU President
 Member of Parliament Intern in UK –
student loan reform
 Law School = No / student teaching =
No /
 Volunteered & hired by ASU Alumni
Association
 Move to Boston for Wife’s Career – No
Business School Acceptance (problem of
not sharing my goals)
 Sold myself as an expert to Affinity
Credit Card companies – MBNA / First
USA
 Accepted and Enrolled at Harvard
Business School –
 Started first business 1999 (age 31)
 Business acquired by JP Morgan / Chase
in 2006
 Business acquired by MTV in 2006
 Started 3rd
business in 2007 – closed
quickly
 Started 4th
business in 2009
College / Early Career
Knowledge Skills
Purpose Driven
John T. Fees - @johntfees / - 2016

5. – Who are you
around?
– What are they
doing to you?
– Is that OK?
– Questions from
Jim Rohn.
Who are You Becoming
Your friends make you – so choose them wisely
- John McCallion (My Grandfather)
John T. Fees - @johntfees / - 2016
You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.

6. John T. Fees - @johntfees / - 2016
Entrepreneurs Change the World
“If I’d asked
my customers
what they
wanted, they’d
have said a
faster horse.”
-Henry Ford

7. EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship
Everyone can be entrepreneurial – but not everyone should start a business
John T. Fees - @johntfees / 2016

8. Largest Problems Are the Largest OpportunitiesLargest Problems Are the Largest Opportunities
John T. Fees - @johntfees / 2016
Mission Driven Ventures What Problems Interest You
• Iwalk (limb replacement /
disability)
• The Kahn Academy (math)
• Nova Cure (Cancer)
• Iora Health (new primary
care)
• Zappos (shoes)
• Warby Parker (eye glasses)
• TerraPower (nuclear energy)
• Availability of Energy
• Affordable Health Care
• Availability of Clean Water
• Affordable food / Hunger
• Infectious Disease
• Climate Change
Entrepreneur action is essential to
addressing the worlds problems

9. – Read books
– Try new things
– Volunteer for
growth
– Internships
– Clubs
– Start-something
– Improve-something
– Take chances
Finding Your PassionFinding Your Passion
John T. Fees - @johntfees / 2016

10. Careers & Coaches
“There are always those who know how working for those who know why -
through history you understand why?
– Success comes from knowing why
– Failure often comes from not knowing how”
• Sam Fees (DAD)
John T. Fees - @johntfees / 2016

11. New Life and Career Model
Build your Pyramid
What do you want your
life to represent, your
greatest values, your
purpose?
What do you know?
What have you learned –
this year, in total
Who do your
purpose and
passion connect you
to = your network
What are your enduring
passions?
What do you know how
to do? What have you
added this year?
Knowledge Skills
John T. Fees - @johntfees / - 2016

12. • You are more than your “day”
job.
• Don’t let your identity become
just your job.
• Find a mentor or 3!
• Look for opportunities
– Volunteer for growth
– Moonlight, start-up, explore
– Attend conferences
– Take chances
Tips to Finding Your Passion & PurposeTips to Finding Your Passion & Purpose
Not just a job, but a passion portfolio
John T. Fees - @johntfees / - 2016
• Prioritize your passion(s)
• Network to find your passion(s)
• Follow your curiosities—
informational interviews,
volunteering
• Seek mentors
• Network with your passion(s)
• Easy to do through LinkedIn
• Volunteer – try things
• Integrate your passions into your
life/career
• Develop skills, experiences,
resume deliverables

13. EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship
• Mindset
• Everyone can be entrepreneurial – but not everyone
should start a business
• Moral compass required
• Do what you love, the money will follow
• Ideas alone are not sufficient, the ability to attract
and lead talented people to execute on your vision is
vital to being a successful entrepreneur
• Small businesses are great / but high potential
ventures are best
• Choose growth markets
John T. Fees - @johntfees / - 2016

14. Must Reads
• First Discover Your Strengths – Buckingham
• What I wish I knew when I was 20 - Selig
• The Purple Cow – Seth Godin
• Discover your Career in Business - T. Butler
• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Covey
• Ship of Gold – Binder a story of passion /
entrepreneurship
Also – Twitter Topics / Individuals
- @johntfees
John T. Fees - @johntfees / - 2016

15. New Life and Career Model
Build your Pyramid
What do you want your
life to represent, your
greatest values, your
purpose?
What do you know?
What have you learned –
this year, in total
Who do your
purpose and
passion connect you
to = your network
What are your enduring
passions?
What do you know how
to do? What have you
added this year?
Knowledge Skills
John T. Fees - @johntfees / 2016

16. It’s Your Life – Live it - & Remember: No Whining
John T. Fees - @johntfees / - 2016

17. Study History

18. PASSION MISSION
PROFESSION VOCATION
PURPOSE