David R. Wilcox, through his Seeking the Truth series at The Flimflam Chronicles, stresses that there are no shortcuts to excellence. His reminder: persistence and hard work remain the foundation of achievement.“I’m no genius, but I have learned there is no substitute for simple, straightforward, hard work to accomplish your goals. The pace may seem arduous and unending, but the long-term rewards will always warrant the effort. Quick fixes are ephemeral!”
Linda Scroggins, founder of The Affluent Life at Affluent Luxury Travel, emphasizes discipline, mentorship, and treating time as the most valuable asset. She credits alliances and faith for elevating her success.
“My success comes from understanding that it's built through faith, discipline, and the power of community. I treat time as my most valuable asset. Being in the right rooms, while forging alliances with mentors has helped me grow to new levels.”
Alexander Paykin, Esq., author of All Things Business and the Law at Paykin Law, cautions that expertise alone isn’t enough. His hard-learned truth: balance is survival, and burnout threatens even the most capable leaders.
“Your expertise opens doors, but your humanity keeps them open. I had to learn the hard way, a few times, that protecting others, whether clients, staff, or loved ones, shouldn't mean losing yourself. Balance is not optional. It's survival.”
Dr. Ann Hester, physician and founder of the Patient Empowerment series at PatientWorld.net, shares a deeply personal tragedy that drives her mission to promote health and prevent unnecessary suffering through education and coaching.
“‘I’m sorry. Your husband’s heart stopped.’ By 51, his lifestyle choices had decimated his future and his family’s. … My life’s trajectory is preventing unnecessary suffering and premature death naturally through education and coaching.”
Together, these voices reveal that success is not about easy wins. It is built through perseverance, strengthened by community, sustained through balance, and made meaningful by purpose.
The full article can be found at:
The Hard Truths That Helped Me Succeed: Price of Business Experts Share- https://priceofbusiness.com/the-hard-truths-that-helped-me-succeed-price-of-business-experts-share/
This article also follows the success of a prior feature in the same series titled:
The Biggest Myth in My Industry: Insights from Experts- https://priceofbusiness.com/the-biggest-myth-in-my-industry-insights-from-experts/
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