The Digest is a monthly view into what I’m learning about the world, life, and business.

The Digest is a monthly view into what I’m learning about the world, life, and business.

Arlene shares a personal perspective to help celebrate Canada's 150th.

The entrepreneurs that I admire most share one significant trait: they don't consider themselves the sole architects of their success.

Learn how to make your first hire, how to approach a business plan & how to decide if the opportunity cost of an idea is too high.

Sometimes life moments can become so confronting that we're compelled to change ourselves or other's lives for the better.

There is a great deal of debate that goes on - sometimes in one's head - about whether or not a person is indeed cut out to be an entrepreneur.

If only we could figure out a way to achieve work/life balance, we'd be so much happier. That's the conventional wisdom, anyway.

We all function more efficiently when we clear our heads and don't fill every nook and cranny with information.

Are entrepreneurs risk friendly? No, not risk friendly. Unafraid.

"Failure is nothing less than the gateway to success."

Arlene writes about the importance of being optimistic for the long haul. It's normal to have an "off" day, but you can't stay pessimistic forever.

You simply can't build a business alone. You need other people to make it work, all kinds of other people. So how can you make that happen?

In celebration of Canada Day, Arlene shares an intimate understanding of why she values and loves this beautiful country.

Father's day is coming up! Take a look at these gift ideas your dad will love.