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Carving My Own Path: What Leadership Really Means

Posted on May 8, 2026May 31, 2026 by Justin Calabrese

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….

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Finding Myself Again in Jeffersonville, Vermont

Posted on April 29, 2026May 31, 2026 by Justin Calabrese

There’s something about Jeffersonville that doesn’t just invite you in—it holds onto you. Tucked quietly beneath the towering presence of Mount Mansfield, this small Vermont village has become more than just a destination for me. It’s a place where time softens, where the noise fades, and where memories feel a little more vivid. Every trip seems to begin…

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Sunlight & Strength: How Getting Outside This Summer Boosts Body, Mind, and Momentum

Posted on April 29, 2026June 1, 2026 by Justin Calabrese

As temperatures rise and daylight stretches well into the evening, summer presents more than just a seasonal shift—it offers a powerful opportunity to reconnect with physical health, mental clarity, and the outdoors. Across parks, trails, and neighborhoods, more people are stepping outside, trading indoor routines for fresh air, sunlight, and movement. Health experts consistently point…

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What Building Businesses Taught Me About People

Posted on April 5, 2026June 1, 2026 by Justin Calabrese

If there’s one thing entrepreneurship has taught me over the years, it’s this: business is never just about business. On the surface, people often see business as numbers, strategy, marketing, sales, growth, and execution. And while all of those things certainly matter, I’ve come to realize that underneath every transaction, every challenge, every opportunity, and…

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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, 2026June 1, 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, 2026May 31, 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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Essential hard-won lessons from the entrepreneur behind the suit

Posted on March 7, 2026July 31, 2026 by Justin Calabrese

However, people often see the polished side of the entrepreneur—the suits, the meetings, the headlines, and the success stories. What they rarely see are the years of trial, failure, reinvention, and persistence that happen behind the scenes. My journey as an entrepreneur didn’t start in a boardroom. Additionally, it began when I was young, exploring…

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Leading a Business Through Economic Turbulence

Posted on March 7, 2026June 1, 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, 2026May 31, 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, 2026May 31, 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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justincalabrese

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

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Sometimes the best way to reset is to pack a bag, Sometimes the best way to reset is to pack a bag, hit the road, and embrace a change of scenery. Here’s to a weekend filled with new places, unforgettable moments, and memories worth bringing home.
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