Driven individuals tend to accept nothing but top-end results and perfected work campaigns. Is there a fine line of perfectionism that reduces creativity? The answer across the board is yes and here is why.

Jobs are stressful, relationships are stressful, life is stressful! However, a high percentage of stress is generated by your lifestyle and how you attack your day. Whether you’re a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty person, there are ways to minimize stress so you can achieve more success.

Are you a social butterfly who likes to work around people? Working from home may be a challenge for you, with its relatively quiet working environment. This environment has become more common in recent years with more and more of the workforce using work-from-home options. Have you ever had trouble staying engaged while typing important documents in your pajamas?  Try these ideas to keep yourself sane:

In my life as an entrepreneur, I have failed at several things, and I’m not ashamed to admit that. In fact, the greatest success stories often come from people who have failed several times during their lives. When things don’t go your way, it’s perfectly acceptable not to be happy and not to accept these results. What will define you in your career is how you rebound and learn from these mistakes. Successful people aren’t afraid to talk about their weakest points along with their greatest success stories. These suggested strategies will help you move forward from your darkest days.

At the end of 2016 there were numerous articles and lists written to prepare for the new year. As someone who works to grow both personal and professionally, I love to seek out motivation from other entrepreneurs. There is no replacement for education, and what we can learn from each other will only make the world a better place. Let’s look at some of the more fascinating lists I found while closing out 2016.