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.

Katy Stevens | Private Music Instructor & Performance and Communicator Coach

I am so grateful to have built a successful private studio over the past 30 years where I give instruction in voice, piano, music theory, flute and ukulele. I think the most important factors in success are truly loving what you do and giving people a safe and creative space where they can be seen, heard, understood and appreciated. Creating a personal connection with each person with whom I have the privilege of working is really important so that they feel free to explore all of the music they have that makes their hearts come to life! Read more>>

Shannon Black | Chiropractor

The most important factor behind the success of my practice is telling people the truth and then delivering on that truth. I give an honest care plan with clear expectations and objective measurements that should be attained at the end of the time commitment. Read more>>

Jenny Verrochi | Founder of Boot Tan Fest

The most important factor behind my success is community. I never started Boot Tan Fest to make money, it was truly an event to celebrate women and femmes on snow and connect through vulnerability and fun. My team members are all carefully selected and are incredibly passionate and talented. When women come together, it feels like nothing is impossible and things just start to flow. Boot Tan Fest is now such a loveable event because everyone feels welcome, safe, and free to be themselves. Read more>>

Meridith Lowe | Lead Event Producer

The most important factor behind our success as wedding planners, a triumph I share with my partner Jennifer, is our unwavering commitment to a few key principles that define our brand and work ethic. Firstly, our success can be attributed to our strategic focus on niche markets. We have dedicated ourselves to understanding these specific areas intimately, which allows us to craft weddings that are not only beautiful but deeply resonant with our clients’ unique visions, personal connections to the setting and overall priorities for their wedding. Read more>>