Summary I learned a huge lesson at a business mastermind when I was barely making any money and felt out of place among successful business owners. I listened to someone complain about not being able to break past $400,000 a month. That made me realize that making big money isn't out of reach for regular…
Summary I’ve learned that running a fast-growing company can be tough physically and mentally; I sometimes push through daily pain at a level 5 out of 10 for a month straight, but I don’t like to burden others with it. You have to know your limits and listen to what your body is telling you,…
Summary I noticed during our weekly team meetings that everyone, including myself, looked like a disheveled mess, wearing sweatpants and looking unprepared. Instead of telling my team to dress up, I decided to lead by example. I started putting on makeup and wearing a blouse to the calls. Within 3 weeks, I saw that everyone…
Summary When I was in my early 20s, I used to write affirmations on my bathroom mirror every morning, but it didn't make any real change in my life. I realized that just believing in yourself doesn't work if all you do is write words or hope for things to happen. True confidence comes from…
Summary I get anxious thinking about losing my wedding ring, but not because it’s expensive. Many people assume my ring is very costly, but it actually isn’t. I want to stress that value isn’t always about price. The story behind how I got my ring means much more to me than what it cost. When…
Summary I always make sure to come into my office every day at 6:00 a.m. and only leave when it's time to go home for dinner, because I believe in setting the example for my team. I never want to ask people to work harder than I am willing to work myself. It's important to…
Summary If I feel scared of not making it, I use that fear to push myself to succeed. Fear can be a superpower because it shows that I care about what I’m doing. Caring deeply is a good thing, even if it doesn't seem popular right now. I’m proud that I care so much because…
Summary I’ve learned that top talent always knows exactly how much they’re worth. If I want to hire the world’s best director of marketing, I can’t expect great candidates to respond to a job offering only $70,000 a year. The first number someone sees in a job post creates a lasting impression about how much…
Summary I learned that just following my feelings isn’t always the best idea, because my gut often tells me to do things that aren’t good for me. Sometimes my feelings led me to stay in unhealthy relationships or to take jobs that wouldn’t help me grow. I understand now that what feels comfortable or easy…
Summary If I want a high-performing team, I need to give them the freedom to reset and recharge. People often misunderstand flexible or unlimited paid time off. They think it only attracts lazy people, but that's not true. From my experience, flexible paid time off attracts two types of people: really high performers and really…