Entrepreneur, Author, Business Consultant, & Digital Music Artist
Every year, as Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself thinking about a Thanksgiving that almost never happened for me. In November 2013, three days before Thanksgiving, I attempted to take my own life.Even after all these years, writing those words feels heavy.There is no elegant way to describe a moment when someone reaches a place where…
Entrepreneur, author, and business consultant Justin Calabrese believes one celebrated idea in modern business has become a liability. This hustle culture can hinder progress, challenging Entrepreneurship and long-term value. According to Calabrese, entrepreneurs are being told that success requires working around the clock, sacrificing their health, and glorifying burnout. He argues that this mindset has…
May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month, but for me, it represents something far deeper than awareness alone. It is a reminder that healing is real, that struggles are often invisible, and that behind many smiles are stories people never fully share. As someone who has personally faced mental health challenges, this month…
There comes a moment in life when you realize that following the crowd may keep you comfortable, but it will never make you extraordinary. True leadership is not about blending in. It is not about waiting for permission, repeating what everyone else is doing, or staying safely inside the lines that society creates for you….
I learned how to close a sale before I ever held a driver’s license. That sentence still makes me smile — not because it sounds impressive, but because of how unlikely it was. Most teenagers are focused on passing their road test, saving for their first car, or figuring out weekend plans. I was learning…
Entrepreneurship is often sold as freedom: flexible schedules, independence, control over your future. What rarely gets mentioned is the weight that comes with it. The responsibility. The isolation. The quiet pressure of knowing that every decision—good or bad—rests on your shoulders. No one told me how lonely it can feel to be the one making…
If you had asked me ten years ago whether I planned on going to college, I probably would’ve laughed and said, “No way — I’m too busy building my empire.” I was one of those people who believed that real experience beat textbooks any day of the week. At the time, I was knee-deep in entrepreneurship —…
If there’s one universal truth in management, it’s that delivering feedback can feel a lot like defusing a bomb — one wrong word and boom, there goes morale for the week. Early in my career, I used to think the best approach was just to be “honest and direct.” Turns out, “honest and direct” sounds a…
There have been times in my life when everything seemed to fall apart all at once. Whether it was a business failure, personal loss, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind, those moments felt like being caught in a storm with no clear way out. I’m sure you’ve been there too — when the…
If you’ve ever stared at a blank notebook or laptop screen thinking, I want to start a business, but what the heck should I do first?, welcome to the club — I’ve been there. Actually, I’ve had season tickets to that club. Starting out as an entrepreneur is both exhilarating and terrifying. It feels like skydiving…