March Madness: How to Stay Stable and Grounded Mid-March marks ProRecruiters 11 th anniversary. We could have made a big deal and fuss when we turned 10, however humility and a refusal to get too inflated made the desire to go under the radar that much greater. We know we are in the minority. In tracking the success of small businesses there is a staggering statistic out there: 20% of small businesses fail in the 1 st year, 30% fail in the 2 nd year, 50% fail after 5 years of business and finally 70% fail in the 10 th year of business. To sustain takes grit, determination, and hard work but also balance. Without balance there is burn out which is likely a big contributor to failure . A big piece of being balanced and avoiding burnout is staying grounded. Successful business owners and leaders understand the importance of staying grounded. They stay humble during high points, and do not forget who they are or where they came from during low points. They live