I love having fun at work, and I love having a fun workplace. But here’s what I’m learning:

Culture and fun are not synonyms.

Deadline pressure is something that's universal in every industry, as are the anxious feelings associated with a shortage of time. But, have no fear. There are some methods to reduce or minimize the stress and anxiety of approaching deadlines, that will better prepare you to meet them.

Whether you’re running an early-stage startup or a fast-growing company, every organization has a culture. And it can determine whether your business succeeds or fails.

If you're trying to build a long-term, successful business, you need to build a strong reputation with satisfied customers. In order to build a strong reputation, you need to be both selective with your initial client base and resist the urge to scale before you've mastered your product delivery.