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.

Crystal Perryman | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Life Coach

I would say number one my faith. God is literally the reason I have the ability and the means to help people in the way that I do. I am so grateful He gifted me with such grace to carry out the assignment of walking people through some of the most challenging situations or journeys. The second would be my personality! I love that I am personable and youthful. This allows me to reach an array of people from different backgrounds!!! Read more>>

Dr. Jayco McCowan | Nonprofit Founder, Published Author, Business Consultant

Success is what you make it! I had a friend tell me she sees all her friends on social media moving forward with new jobs, promotions, marriage, families etc. but nothing was happening for her. She felt like life was passing her by, even though she was working hard to be successful and achieve the things her friends had in life. I told her to applaud her friends, be happy for them, understand that is their life not hers, and let the positive vibes motivate her to write her own life success narrative. I also reminded her that not everything posted is reality and increase searches/reads/actions that pour into her success journey. Success is different for everyone and the most important factor that drive my success is knowing that God is in control. I also stand by the doctrine that I am my own competition and the master of my fate. Read more>>

Dommonic (DOM) Nelson | Operations Manager & Business Strategist, InterCon USA Top 50 Tech Visionary, Inventor

We built a profitable tech company with just $32,000 in capital – a far cry from the $500,000 to $5 million startups typically raise in their early stages. Our secret? Deploying that capital smartly and having fun along the way!
Inspired by Daymond John’s Principles from The Power of Broke, we embraced a lean and scrappy approach. No fancy office for us – we set up shop at Ikea (amazing food and creativity abound) and worked from home in the hot attic. Instead of chasing our dream product, we focused on creating a solid MVP and live testing for 151 days. While live testing, we laid the groundwork for scaling up our business by applying insights gained from Kauffman FoundersSchool on YouTube (FREE) and Jason Fried, the author of Rework. Read more>>

Jesse DJOverflow” Hernandez | DJ: Producer: Husband: Father”

As a successful DJ in the City of Houston, Texas, by the name of DJOverflow, the most important factor behind my success is my relentless passion for music and dedication to my craft. I believe that when you truly love what you do, it shines through in your work and resonates with your audience. However, it’s not just about passion alone. Another crucial factor is the continuous innovation and adaptation to stay ahead in the ever-evolving music industry. As DJOverflow, I always strive to bring fresh and unique sounds to my performances, constantly pushing boundaries and experimenting with different genres and techniques. This willingness to explore new horizons keeps my brand relevant and captivating. Read more>>