Alexa Von Tobel
We all have pretty much similar dreams, and at the root of all those dreams is being able to be in control of your money.
Growing up in a family of doctors, I wanted to be a brain surgeon for a while. But ultimately, I get most excited about creating things, which is why I decided to become an entrepreneur.
When I was planning LearnVest, everyone told me I had to talk to Ann Kaplan, one of the first female partners at Goldman Sachs. Within five minutes of our meeting, she totally got the idea - and by the time I left, she was a seed investor.
I go to bed at 2 A.M. and get up at 7 A.M. - I've never been a sleeper. But I definitely get sick every month-and-a-half.
When everyone zigs, zag. Life is all about trying to get somewhere first.Collection: Trying
As an entrepreneur, you have to be OK with failure. If you're not failing, you're likely not pushing yourself hard enough.Collection: Entrepreneur
Get up, dress up, and show up.Collection: Dresses
Learning how to face fear really makes you invincible because you stop being scared.Collection: Faces
Start a business plan for yourself, not for anyone else.Collection: Plans
The best advice that I can offer is that being proactive and a careful planner is key. Think about the major things that could shake up your financial life, and Ill bet there are some great ways to protect yourself.Collection: Thinking
Money shouldn't be worshiped and it shouldn't be ignored.Collection: Ignored
Before you take the leap, before you jump, really make sure it's going to be something you want to get out of bed [to do] everyday, because it is so hard. So you want to make sure that you're really committed.Collection: Everyday
You should go to work every day a little bit nervous.Collection: Fighting
My ultimate goal is to create operating systems for myself that allow me to think as little as possible about the silly decisions you can make all day long - like what to eat or where we should meet - so I can focus on making real decisions.Collection: Real
As a wife, daughter, friend, and the founder and CEO of LearnVest, my schedule is anything but simple. But I learned early on how to meticulously manage my time.Collection: Daughter