We believe that success can mean different things to different people – not everyone wants the same thing, what drives happiness and fulfillment for one person doesn’t necessarily predict what will for another. That said – if we simply think of success as being effective at achieving one’s goal – whatever those goals might be – then we can set a sort of common

Jill Callan

Everyone’s definition of success is different. Even in my immediate family, we have varying viewpoints. My personal standard for success has to be happiness. If you aren’t happy doing what you do, then it’s pointless. I enjoy waking up everyday and getting to come to the place that I built from nothing. Read more>> 

Holly Mandarich

Simply belief. If you do not believe in your success – no one else will. I remember people used to tell me that I was crazy for asking or quoting 5+ figures on my photography services. Read more>>

Nikki Gal

Success is never ending. It is important to recognize in any circumstance, business affiliation or not, that reaching success TAKES TIME. Whether you have a product/idea that reaches quickly overnight or a product/idea that reaches slowly over the course of a year, you have to take steps back to understand that it is all a balancing process. Read more>>

Roberto Cordero

At the top of the list of what it takes to be successful is a willingness to work hard. Success that’s too easy is something that’s not as valued, at least by most people. If you just happen upon success, you may start thinking that it’s owed to you, that you don’t have to do anything and it will come, or that it will always be there. Read more>>

Megan Decker

What does it take to be successful? I think you first have to define success because it can look different to everyone. For me success has evolved as my business has evolved. I had went to school for photography and was a second shooter for numerous years before I had to confidence make the leap to start my own business. Read more>>

Erica Pascual

Consistency. The longer you do something, the more knowledgeable you become when it comes to the field/subject. I’m a firm believer that the more consistent you are, the closer you get to your goal. I’ve also learned over the years that focusing on one thing at a time will give you more results than trying to do everything all at once. Read more>> 

MARCEL BOLDU

Definitely some of the keys are perseverance, practice and patience, you have to try again and again, every time you try you acquire more learning, every time you make mistakes too, every time you try you get more experience, we are perfecting and you go correcting the errors, you have to move, if we remain static we will never advance. Read more>> 

Imani Starr

Success is defined in so many ways and differs from person to person. To me one thing about success…in order to become successful you need to know that it’s not going to be an overnight accomplishment. You will have some tears, bruises (literal and or mental), you will experience some setbacks and break downs but how you preserve throughout it all is a key ingredient in how successful you will be. Read more>>

Tiffani Sharks

I think everyone’s definition of success looks different. For me, being successful means to be consistent in the things you pursue. It means overcoming obstacles that once stood in your way. It’s applying what you’ve learned from trial and error. Most of all, success is recognizing that your failures are not truly failures, but rather the stepping stones to keep you on track and propel you forward to your end goal. Read more>>

Devan Martinez

This one is tough because success looks different for each person I have ever met. We all have our own expectations and wants which removes any “generic” solution to success. The key to your individual success is finding that happiness and figuring out success means to you and charting a path to that. Your dedication and willingness to stick to that path will make you successful. Read more>> 

Kyle Aulerich

I think as a good rule of thumb it’s important to recognize that success doesn’t come easily. That truth is hard for some high achievers to recognize and accept. It’s hard for me. One of the most crucial qualities you need to succeed is resilience. Read more>>

Micah Autry

Success is often times a convoluted word; however, I believe to achieve one’s goals, an individual must have self-discipline, grit, and impeccable “soft skills.” Read more>>

Jessica Wright

I think first you have to define the word “successful” first. Being successful means different things for different people. I believe if you determine success based on a number you’ll never reach the success you are looking for. Read more>>

Joseph Bonner

I believe too many people equate wealth with success. That is a common misconception. For example, ff wealth was an accurate measurement of success, the world would consider Hitler a successful person, however, no one in their right mind would suggest that. It goes to show that the true measurement of success is not the amount of money one possess. Read more>>

Carla Daniela

I believe it is important to first define what success is to yourself. I accomplished my goal of successfully opening my shop twelve years ago, as well as helping myself and others succeed. I truly love sharing ideas with my customers, learning, and working with other tailors and seamstresses in the United States and Portugal. Read more>>

Esther Frederick

Dedication, a good work ethic, and discipline. Patience is also a virtue. Be dedicated to your business and the vision you have for your life. Find ways to challenge yourself and never stop learning. Constantly grow and improve in your craft. Read more>> 

Lorin Castillo

I think it takes a lot of courage! You have to be a certain type of person to put your mind to something and not be afraid to take a chance on yourself. The hardest thing about success, is not giving up on yourself when it gets hard. Because it will definitely be hard. Read more>>

Mica Mackenzie

I think it takes guts. It takes extremely hard work, dedication, intuitiveness, and having the right connections. When I was 19 years old, I moved home from Europe and worked 40+ hours per week as a nanny to pay the bills and then worked on building Quiet Nonsense on the side for at least 30+ hours per week. Read more>>

Tamara Ross

I’ve always felt discipline is the thing above all traits that will keep you on your path. Being able to put your head down and keep moving forward despite all circumstances – when you don’t have support, when the money isn’t coming in, the sales aren’t there, you don’t know what your next move will be, and when life around you is crumbling. Read more>> 

Raghib Page

Well what I think it takes to be successful is knowing where you are in life and having a goal of knowing where you want to be, then constantly moving in the direction of that goal. Anyone who has a goal, and is making progress moving towards accomplishing that goal, is successful. Read more>>

Hannah Beppel

Success is a hard word to nail down. Depending on who you are, the way you define success could depend on money, family, job title, the success of your children, relationship status and so much more. I define success in a much more existential way. Read more>>

Zorina Frey

It takes finding something you like to do, getting good at it, and doing whatever you can to turn it into a career. Even if that skill set doesn’t seem to have monetary value at the time, go for it. Even if people tell you it’s a waste of time and you should do something else, do it anyway. Even if you are actively pursuing that thing and it still doesn’t seem like anything is coming from it, do it anyway. Read more>>

James Perry

To be successful with anything, I believe you must be able to stay consistent and don’t be afraid to fail. Everything is a lesson. You must be passionate about what you’re doing, be disciplined, and have fun while you’re doing it. Read more>>

Amanda Shaffo

I believe that in order to be successful you need to reach out and hire a mentor; someone that is doing the same line of work as you and believes in spirituality and has a manifesting mindset and a positive outlook on life. Read more>>

Jordan Fraker

As clichéd as it may be, a desire to succeed coincides with a threshold for pain and failure. But, hindsight is 20/20. What may seem unbearable today may pale in comparison to the troubles of tomorrow. Read more>>

Belgin Yucelen

Success is an internal satisfaction more than external recognition. Being an artist demands a continuous focus, learning, and documenting. The resulting ideas form and reform a thousand times while they collide with each and are revised through a filter of our emotions. Possibilities for materials, colors, structures, and forms are evaluated in the meantime. Read more>> 

Vanessa Miranda

I think success in business is a constant practice and conversation of balance. Here are my thoughts on success: • Putting in the time and grind AND carving out moments for yourself to reset and recharge. • Celebrating the big wins AND finding the success in small or everyday victories. • Keeping a humble mentality YET always letting your confidence shine through. Read more>>

Tom Benway

I think there are two factors that enable someone to be successful: persistence and deciding where to spend energy. With anything in life, it’s hard to be an expert on your first try. It takes years of practice, education and gaining experience to truly be a master. It’s impossible to expect to gain all of that when you’re just starting out. Even with years of expertise, things don’t go your way and you have to navigate through it and move on. Read more>>

Tracy Misner

I think in order to be successful, you first have to define what success is to you personally. Is it money in the bank, is it industry recognition, is it work/life balance. To me success is achieving a set of goals laid out at the beginning of the journey in any endeavor. Read more>>