Starting a small business can be exhilarating, stressful, and downright scary at times. BodeTree cofounder and CEO Christopher Myers has experienced it all. In this collection of essays, he shares his entrepreneurial ups and downs, what he learned from his mistakes, and how he expanded his company without “selling his soul.”

His stories illustrate simple solutions for managing a company with compassion while finding balance so you don’t go crazy. Three sections take you through all stages of enlightened entrepreneurship:

• “Starting Your Business” teaches you how to grow a business and a brand.
• “Scaling Your Business” delves into leadership, money management, and goal setting.
• “Staying Sane” covers anxiety and depression related to business ownership and staying socially conscious in a cutthroat world.