For years, “hustle” has been sold as the ultimate badge of honour in business. Long hours. Endless grinding. Always being busy. I believed it too — until experience taught me something different. As we head into 2026, hustle alone is no longer the advantage. Experience is. And not the kind you read about in books or hear on podcasts — the kind earned through cycles, mistakes, resets, and longevity. Hustle Gets You Started. Experience Keeps You Standing. Hustle is knowing how

Treat Them Like Guests in Your House A Leadership Reflection for the Closing Month of the Year There’s a line in The Magic of Thinking Big  by Dr. David J. Schwartz  that has stayed with me for years: “Treat your customers and employees like guests in your home.” It’s a simple sentence—but for leaders, it’s a profound operating philosophy. When someone enters your home, you don’t think in transactions.You think in care .You think in experience .You think in how you want th

Financial Entrepreneur vs Lifestyle Entrepreneur — Redefining Success Entrepreneurship often starts with a spark — a moment of inspiration or frustration that drives someone to build something of their own. But as that spark grows into a business, one question quietly shapes everything that follows: What are you really chasing? For many, the answer is clear —   financial success . The dream is to grow, scale, and eventually build an empire that leaves a legacy. These are the

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Some people ask how I stay motivated. How I juggle family, business, community, and the occasional last-minute adventure. But it’s not...

When we talk about   hunger , we often think of food. But there’s another kind of hunger — one that's invisible but just as powerful: The...

Recently, I heard a thought-provoking quote: "AI will be a companion to us." These words, spoken by Dr. Pengde Li, Director from the...

Perspective is the Game Changer: Shift Your Outlook, Transform Your Life Have you ever wondered why two people can experience the same...

As we step into the  Lunar Year of the Snake , business owners and entrepreneurs can take inspiration from the qualities associated with...

Building Business Resilience As a business mentor and leader, I have had the privilege of working closely with diverse businesses over...

In a world where cultural values and personal aspirations often intertwine, it’s refreshing to engage with people who bring different...

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable business landscape, optimism can often feel like a distant concept, especially when economic...