All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

Matthew Ackerson - Saber Blast

“Spending time with my Wheaten Terrier Lulu reminds me not to take life too seriously and to leave plenty of time for relaxation and play. For instance, without taking a breather from the go-go startup mentality, I wouldn’t think of creative solutions to some of the problems I face on a daily basis that are programming related, project management related, etc. In general, though, I’ve learned from her that you have to maximize your fun as much as possible. That way, work isn’t really work!”

Try and try until you succeed

Mark Cenicola - BannerView.com

“Growing up, I had Desert Tortoises as pets. The oldest and largest of the two actually learned how to open our back screen door. In the summer, she would open the door and hide under a bed where it was much cooler. We got smart and started locking the screen door so she couldn’t get in. However, that didn’t deter her. She would try every day to open the door, and from time to time, we’d forget to lock it and she’d come right in. The moral of the story is that, as an entrepreneur, even when the door is locked, never stop trying—because one day, someone will leave it unlocked, and that’s when your perseverance will pay dividends.”

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