We asked some of the brightest folks in the community to open up to us about the most important lesson their business or career has taught them. We’ve highlighted some of those responses below.

Scott D. Clary | Host of the Success Story Podcast, Sales & Marketing Executive

That you’re going to fail, but you need to fail to be successful, and that every single person you look up to has failed multiple times. It’s just part of the games, so embrace it and use the failures as learning experiences. Most people have trouble setting long term goals and seeing the long term vision. This is why people stumble, falter and give up when they fail. Having that long term vision is is what allows people to continue long after the initial motivation and excitement wears off. Focus on setting both short term and long term goals so that you can be excited about little short term wins, but also see progress towards larger, long term goals. Read more>>

Kerry-Ann Collins | Entrepreneur and Digital Content Creator.

My career/business has taught me there is more than one way to be successful and that the road is for those who can endure. Having your own business, there are a lot of risks you have to take, there will be good days and bad. Days you feel like giving up but you have to keep pushing. If you are not in it for the long run and the up’s and down…don’t do it. Read more>>

Tierre Jones | Strength & Conditioning Coach

Never be afraid to step out of faith. Faith in God which will give you faith in yourself. Read more>>