5. Try an energy assessment Eating well, getting quality sleep, and exercise are the first habits that start slipping when you're overwhelmed. With a little determination, they're pretty easy to get back on track; so start there. Make quiet time for yourself before...

10. Don’t stop until you find 'the one.' Think of a mentor as a GPS navigator. A great coach understands your intended destination and helps you find the best route. They don’t judge you for wrong turns along the way. Instead, they simply ask questions...

6. “You don’t get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the hour.” This Jim Rohn quote has been game-changing for me. I was fortunate enough to hear Rohn speak for the first time at a live event in Atlanta during my early twenties. I...

3. De-prioritize unproductive relationships. When I started my real estate career after college, I quickly realized that the demands of my job were different than those of my peers’ jobs. If I wanted to succeed, I had to accept that my schedule, focus and...

5. Leverage. Transforming your business into an empire isn't easy, but starting to is. Leverage is always the way to grow a business and make it more efficient. The biggest mistake small business owners make is asking “what” their business needs instead of...

5. Go for ‘No.’ Everyone yearns to hear “Yes,” but the way you handle hearing “No” will make you great. Most people only set their sights on “Yes” targets throughout their day; they worry about hearing “No,” and feel deflated when it happens. But in trying...

7. Tolerate ambiguity Successful entrepreneurs all have one thing in common: a high tolerance for ambiguity. While most people take paths that lead to predictable outcomes, entrepreneurs trailblaze their own paths toward destinations that only exist in...

10. Fake it till you make it. “Fake it till you make it” is a paper-thin business strategy for rookies and a fool’s game to real professionals. You’ll never trick those you want to win over, and you may just damage your budding reputation in the process....

3. Pre-qualify, have a game plan, and take inventory. Systems and structures are critical for staying on purpose, while remaining efficient and focused. First, pre-qualify like a boss. Learn scripts and dialogues that quickly get the information you need...

6. Your past belongs on the shelf, not in your backpack. There’s a difference between living in the past and learning from it. Don’t dwell on your setbacks or your successes—both are fleeting. Keep looking for the next peak of your climb and “pack smart.”...