Anna Steinfest

Like bamboo and the turtle, the strongest businesses grow slowly—rooted in patience, resilience, and purpose. In a world obsessed with overnight success, viral growth, and “hockey-stick” charts, slow growth can feel like failure. But what if slow growth is actually the smartest strategy a small business owner can choose? In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation  episode of Small Business Survival Conversations , we explore a powerful lesson from an ancient Chinese folktale often referred to...

Run Your Race: Why Comparison Is Slowing Down Your Small Business Somewhere, right now, another business owner looks like they’re winning. Their growth seems faster. Their revenue posts look bigger. Their confidence looks effortless. And if you’re not careful, comparison will quietly drain your energy, distort your focus, and slow your progress — without you even realizing it. That’s why this week’s Monday Morning Motivation  on the Small Business Survival Conversations  podcast is all about...

Monday Morning Motivation | Small Business Survival Conversations Running a small business often feels like navigating unpredictable waters. One day things are calm, the next day you’re facing competition, cash flow challenges, staffing issues, or sudden market changes. This week’s Monday Morning Motivation  on the Small Business Survival Conversations  podcast takes inspiration from an unlikely teacher: the octopus . Why an octopus? Because few creatures adapt, problem-solve, and survive...