EVOLVE Magazine First Coast Region Winter 2023 Issue | Page 16

St . Augustine Scoop employees serve up some tasty treats
Tessa Taylor
in all directions , Tessa believes firmly in the power of mental toughness and focus . Then there is the importance of self-care - even for the young , vibrant and energetic . Tessa has found that taking adequate time to rest mentally and physically prevents burnout . With the major demands and pressures of owning a brick-and-mortar , this has proven essential . “ You ’ re every job … you ’ re the janitor , you ’ re the plumber , you ’ re the electrician , but keep going ,” implores Tessa . Having said that , her view is that it is best to get started in business young so that resiliency and proper values can be inculcated early . Fear of missing out ( FOMO ) can threaten focus in our coming-of-age years . But in Tessa ’ s experience , it ’ s about mental toughness over physical stamina . Having a coach has been among the most important lifelines on Tessa ’ s path to success . “ My dad is my coach … he has been the biggest inspiration and help ,” shares Tessa . He helps her map out her next steps , crunch numbers and make needed changes . This has proven exponentially helpful for The St . Augustine Scoop . Follow @ thestascoop
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