We asked some brilliant folks from the community to tell us about the most important lesson their business or career has taught them. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Shalyn Webb | Entrepreneur

The most important thing that business has taught me is that you learn from your mistakes. Making mistakes isn’t always a bad thing as long you learn from them. If I didn’t learn from it, then I wouldn’t be where I am today. One of the major mistakes I made was buying too much product at once. When you start a business please do not buy too many products. You should start off small first. Once you see those products sell then you buy more. You don’t want to sit on products and waste money. Investing in your business is already expensive enough. Read more>>

Michael Finn | Filmmaker/Photographer/Creator

The most important lesson I have learned throughout my career, and in life for that matter, is to not be afraid to ask for help or use your voice – to be honest. If there is something you want to learn or try, ask about it. If something is troubling you or makes you uncomfortable, speak about it. Growth is important, as is one’s safety and mental health. And the best ways to learn, grow, and evolve with a clear mindset is to be honest with yourself. Read more>>

William Grayson | Battle Box Wellness Owner | CEO

This is actually an easy one. I can speak to this on both the corporate and entrepreneurial level. I’ll speak briefly on the latter. One important lesson I learned building Battle Box is to never allow yourself to rely 100% on a resource. This was my 1st brick and mortar rodeo. Even though I consider myself being a resourceful individual, I didn’t know a lot of things about the fitness industry. I had to heavily rely on what I thought at the time was a valuable asset. Read more>>

JoeLeo Moss | Fashion Brand Designer

The most important lesson I’ve learned is not to rush. You must remain consistent, but don’t rush anything. Don’t rush the creativity and don’t rush the business side either. Rushing will get you further away from your overall goal. This career path has taught me to trust myself more and base my decisions on my own thoughts and perception. Read more>>

Gertrude Holloway | Trudy’s Thankful Nectar

Having the courage to launch a business is a risk-taking decision. Knowing that out of a million people in the world, I have something that’s vintage and has its own unique taste. Starting this business has taught me to receive more ways of networking with more individuals to expand. Read more>>