“As an entrepreneur, I've come across countless articles and quotes proudly telling me that I should accept failure, smile, and keep my head up. In other words, I've been told to stay positive. The thing is, when you're forced to shut down a business and let really awesome people you care about go, staying positive is the last thing on your mind.”

“Nothing shatters the relationship between you and your boss like you failing to meet expectations, deadlines, and goals.”

“The relationship between you and your boss will change over time. When you just started out, that boss was your mentor and took you under their wing. As a seasoned employee, though, you no longer need your boss to guide you along. You should be able to handle tasks on your own.”

“A cardinal rule in budgeting and saving is to pay yourself first. Once your paycheck hits your account, wisdom has it that you should move some amount to savings even before you pay the bills.”

“Don't eat because you're angry, bored, sad, or stressed.”

“In a time when consumers desperately want to trust businesses - but they just don't - influencer marketing is one way to overcome this problem.”

“Marriage can be tricky and challenging at times.”

“Making great strides without a well-defined purpose will not bring positive results.”

“Make no mistake about it. Bad habits are called 'bad' for a reason. They kill our productivity and creativity. They slow us down. They hold us back from achieving our goals. And they're detrimental to our health.”

“Empowerment isn't a buzzword among leadership gurus. It's a proven technique where leaders give their teams the appropriate training, tools, resources, and guidance to succeed.”

“Learning about and from your customers isn't always easy and requires a commitment to continual observation.”