Starting from scratch isn't easy, but there are certain ingredients every successful person shares. Entrepreneur and author Elizabeth Pooley has more than 30 years of experience as a small business owner and knows what it takes to achieve your dreams:

Motivation: Identify what you really want in life

Opportunity: Achieve your goals faster

Determination: Never give up

Leadership: Lead toward a common goal

Grace: Accept mistakes and move forward

Self-care: Help yourself first

Optimism: Harness positivity to combat defeat

Wisdom: Share your knowledge to help others

Pooley's journey of courage, perseverance, and faith will inspire you to incorporate each ingredient into your own recipe for happiness and success in business!