24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week. Junior investment bankers regularly work 80-90 hours a week. Many other high profile professions require the same level of commitment. Often those on the outside claim that working 80-90 hours a week is bad/wrong/terrible/silly/etc but we’ve spoken with so many folks who say working that much has been the best decision of their life – it allowed them to develop a deep and strong skill set far faster than would have been possible otherwise. In other words, by working 2x the hours, they were able to generate 5x or more the rewards. And depending on where you are in your career, investing heavily in your skills and competence can pay dividends for a long time.

Jess Sinclair | Women’s Fiction Author

I’m stubborn. I could probably dress that up to sound more professional or literary, but I think the reason I’ve succeeded at all in getting my work out into the world is because I just couldn’t give up. I did try; but I’ve learned through the years that even when I’m not actively writing, my brain is doing the work of crafting stories anyway. During the sixteen year journey to publishing my first novel and then subsequent books, every rejection I received only served to strengthen my stubborn resolve to push forward. I’m tenacious, and it has served me well. Read more>>

Lajuanna Robinson | Fitness Lifestyle Coach, M.S Exercise Physiologist

The most important factor behind the success of Whole Body Fitness by Lajuanna is my love and passion for fitness as it relates to our physical health, spiritual health, mental health and overall quality of life. I also care about the people I serve and enjoy helping them go from a sedentary lifestyle to making fitness a lifestyle while becoming leaner and improving their strength, flexibility, and balance. When you love what you do the focus is on helping people as well a making a difference in my community: better health equates to a reduction in obesity and chronic diseases. Read more>>

Moyra gorski | Retired RN and Wellness Advocate

I think the most important factor behind the success of my business and brand is me. My authentic way of sharing. My loyalty to the brand I represent, as well as the clients who I help. My focus is on my clients and helping them achieve their wellness goals, or my teammates, who I am mentoring to have their own wellness business. I’ve learned that as I focus on other peoples goals, my goals are met as well. Read more>>