Get All Access for $5/mo

Why This Entrepreneur Stays on the 'Middle Path' in Life and Business Learn how this entrepreneur approaches events that occur both inside and outside of her business.

By Rose Leadem

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Sometimes it's better to be neutral than to be extreme. At least that's what works for Auria Abraham, the founder and chef of Auria's Malaysian Kitchen.

Related: 7 Essentials for Making Your Strategy Succeed

Abraham believes that staying on a "middle path" is the best way to approach things that are happening both in business and life. "It's about being non-reactive to your surroundings and circumstances," she says in the video. You truly never know what might happen in the future. While something amazing might happen one day, it could turn out to have a negative effect down the line. That's why Abraham thinks it's important not to get too caught up in things.

Related: 6 Timeless Strategies That Drive Successful Entrepreneurship

"What I try to do in life, not just in my business but in life with my friends and family, is to stay on the middle path," she says. "Life is easier that way."

To learn more about Abraham's approach to staying on the middle path, click play.

This video was shot at Pilotworks.

Rose Leadem is a freelance writer for Entrepreneur.com. 

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Editor's Pick

Branding

ChatGPT is Becoming More Human-Like. Here's How The Tool is Getting Smarter at Replicating Your Voice, Brand and Personality.

AI can be instrumental in building your brand and boosting awareness, but the right approach is critical. A custom GPT delivers tailored collateral based on your ethos, personality and unique positioning factors.

Growing a Business

He Immigrated to the U.S. and Got a Job at McDonald's — Then His Aversion to Being 'Too Comfortable' Led to a Fast-Growing Company That's Hard to Miss

Voyo Popovic launched his moving and storage company in 2018 — and he's been innovating in the industry ever since.

Business News

Is the AI Industry Consolidating? Hugging Face CEO Says More AI Entrepreneurs Are Looking to Be Acquired

Clément Delangue, the CEO of Hugging Face, a $4.5 billion startup, says he gets at least 10 acquisition requests a week and it's "increased quite a lot."

Business News

You Can Now Apply to Renew Your U.S. Passport Online — But There's a Catch

The U.S. State Department officially launched the beta program this week.

Business Ideas

63 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2024

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2024.

Business News

Apple Reportedly Isn't Paying OpenAI to Use ChatGPT in iPhones

The next big iPhone update brings ChatGPT directly to Apple devices.