Work out Every Day
My dad has always told me "healthy body, healthy mind," but this didn't really set in until my company acquired funding from Sir Richard Branson. I was sending emails back and forth with him one day and asked how he kept his mind straight and clear enough to think on a day-to-day basis. He responded that a lot of it comes from taking a little time every day for yourself -- get a quick workout in!
Invest in Your Future
Everything you do is an investment in your future. Understanding that the time I spend, the skills I master and the network I build is an investment in my future gave me the freedom to take risks. Don't just concern yourself with success and failure.
Work With People You Like
Whether it’s your team, clients or partners, I’ve learned to only work with people I like and enjoy. This advice really hit home for me. Life is too short be around people who bring you down. If you really like the people with whom you work, their ethics and values will align with yours. This makes it much easier to produce great results and makes for a much more enjoyable work environment.
Eat, Sleep and Work
The bigger your dreams, the bigger the sacrifice. When in startup mode, act like you are in prison. Eat, sleep and work, and do nothing else.
