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The Person In The Mirror Is The Only Person That Needs Your Approval: A Brave Story About Mental Health

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by Justin Calabrese

For most of my life, I believed that success meant being liked. I believed that if people approved of you, spoke well of you, or admired what you built, then you were doing something right. Like many people, I spent years trying to live up to the expectations of others — friends, colleagues, strangers, and sometimes even…

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A Humbling Drive: My Experience with the Lotus Emira (AMG Engine)

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by Justin Calabrese

Owning a car like the Lotus Emira is something that, for a long time, I only admired from afar. Like many people who appreciate cars, I spent years reading about them, watching reviews, and imagining what it might feel like to actually drive something designed so purely around the joy of driving. Now that I’ve…

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The Long Way Around

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by Justin Calabrese

Success is funny. From the outside it often looks like a straight line—an idea, a business, a breakthrough. But the truth is, the road that shapes a person rarely looks that neat. I started my first business as a teenager in Hartford, Connecticut. At an age when most kids were still figuring out what they…

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Leading a Business Through Economic Turbulence

Posted on March 7, 2026March 10, 2026 by Justin Calabrese

There is something about the desert that teaches entrepreneurs a powerful lesson. When you look across miles of sand, you realize quickly that the environment does not adjust itself for you. The wind shifts. The sun rises whether you are ready or not. The conditions change constantly, and survival depends on how well you adapt….

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How Tiny Chef Helped Me Find Happiness Again

Posted on February 21, 2026March 10, 2026 by Justin Calabrese

There was a time in my life when everything felt heavy. If you’ve followed my journey, you know I’ve faced mental health struggles. I’ve confronted people who hurt me. I’ve wrestled with faith, identity, leadership, expectations, and the weight of being “strong” for everyone else. Healing didn’t happen overnight. It wasn’t a breakthrough moment. It…

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Steady Steps: Finding Peace from South Windsor to the Quinnipiac Linear Trail

Posted on February 18, 2026March 10, 2026 by Justin Calabrese

Growing up in South Windsor, some of my most meaningful moments didn’t happen in a classroom or a boardroom — they happened outside at Nevers Road Park. Long before I was building companies, writing books, or managing the daily pressures that come with responsibility, I was walking those paths. Sometimes once, sometimes several times over….

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How I Learned to Sell Before I Learned to Drive

Posted on February 14, 2026March 10, 2026 by Justin Calabrese

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…

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Why NPR Chose a 16-Year-Old Entrepreneur: A Reflection on Starting JC Surveillance

Posted on February 12, 2026March 10, 2026 by Justin Calabrese

When I was 16 years old, I received a phone call that most teenagers would never expect. National Public Radio wanted to interview me. At the time, I wasn’t thinking about media exposure, branding, or publicity. I was thinking about motion sensors, wiring systems, and how to convince adults that a teenager could protect their…

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How I Earned a Rare Double Lifetime Induction Into a Prestigious Business Honor Society

Posted on January 31, 2026March 10, 2026 by Justin Calabrese

I am grateful to have been awarded a rare double lifetime induction into Beta Gamma Sigma, one of the world’s most respected business honor societies. This recognition reflects academic achievement and professional engagement in the field of business, and I view it as both an honor and a responsibility. Beta Gamma Sigma recognizes top-performing business…

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The Most Expensive Message I’ve Ever Paid For In New York City — And Why It Was Worth It

Posted on January 5, 2026March 10, 2026 by Justin Calabrese

Standing on a big digital billboard in New York City is one of those moments that doesn’t feel real at first. You grow up seeing those screens in movies, watching brands fight for attention in the brightest, loudest, most crowded advertising space in the world. They’re symbols of arrival. Of success. Of money. Of influence….

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justincalabrese

Entrepreneur, Author, Business Consultant, Digital Musical Artist, Human Rights Advocate, and Former @HuffPost Contributor.

Mental health matters because behind every smile i Mental health matters because behind every smile is a story we may never see. Take care of your mind—it’s just as important as your success. 💚

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Honored and grateful to be inducted into a double Honored and grateful to be inducted into a double lifetime membership with Beta Gamma Sigma, one of the top honor societies representing accredited business schools worldwide. This recognition reflects a journey shaped by learning, hard work, and the mentors who guided me along the way. Thank you to the University of Hartford and the Barney School of Business for the foundation and support. In just 2 days, I begin my doctoral journey—excited, humbled, and ready for what’s next. #LetsDoThis #Business #HonorsSociety #Honored
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I’m not sure who else needs to hear this today but I’m not sure who else needs to hear this today but @fivebelow got it right. Love who makes you happy. 🏳️‍🌈
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  • Six Months Later: What Mental Health Means to Me
  • The Person In The Mirror Is The Only Person That Needs Your Approval: A Brave Story About Mental Health
  • A Humbling Drive: My Experience with the Lotus Emira (AMG Engine)
  • The Quiet Strength of Winter: Lessons from the Snowshoe Trail
  • The Long Way Around
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