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