There is no such thing as an overnight success or a self-made entrepreneur. We all take aid and assistance in every stage and step of our development. It’s important to acknowledge the people that helped us along the way to our successes because people make progress, not the businesses they work for.

A good friend of mine recently told me about a saying he’d heard and taken to heart— action creates information. Although Bay Modular may not be in the business of commercial renovation, it was informed by its process.

They say “when the going gets tough, the tough get going,” and I agree, but perseverance is only one element of success.

Work hard, yes, but work smart, best. We should learn to rely on the decisions and systems we’ve made along the way to support us in challenging scenarios. The hard work we’ve done in the past should set us up for success in the future.

Investing into more renewable energies is only one piece of the puzzle. Policy makers must encourage homeowners to make their homes more efficient so we don't waste our renewable energy.