There is no elevator to success.

Last week at the University Club, an entrepreneur and a mom of a toddler asked why hard work often gets overshadowed in the bedazzled spotlight of success. Her question prompted me to reflect on a value that was instilled in me as a kid, and that Hal & I work to instill in our children: the power of grit. No matter how effortless others’ success may seem, there is no elevator to it. As the steep hills on my recent ski trip reminded me, you are often best served to take life one turn at a time, tuning out the distraction around you.

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Life Hack #67: To quote my dear friend and athletic coach to the stars Abdul Sillah: “Start strong, finish stronger.” If you burn out halfway through the race, you’re not going to finish it with as much grace, if at all. Sure, you’re going to need to course-correct along the way. Said every athlete and parent everywhere!

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HACKS ON THE ROAD: ICYMI

Grateful to have spent last week in conversation with long-time friend and mentor Christie Hefner at the University Club and the illustrious Cherryl Thomas of the Chicago Zoological Society at the Brookfield Zoo.

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HACKS ON THE ROAD: COMING UP

Chicago, IL | Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner | January 28 @ 5:30 p.m.

Alyssa will be joining YaleWomen Chicago for a talk on the book. Please follow this link to reserve tickets.

Chicago, IL | Charles M. Harper Center | February 10 @ 4:30 p.m.

In partnership with the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Alyssa will speak with the University of Chicago’s Women in Business Group at the Charles M. Harper Center (5807 S. Woodlawn Ave.). Please secure your tickets via this link.

Baltimore, MD | The Center Club | February 12 @ 5:00 p.m.

Alyssa will be headlining a Viewpoints Event at the Center Club of Maryland. If you want to RSVP now, you can contact Janine Lis at the Center Club at jlis@centerclub.org.

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