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

Aurica Halter

For me Success is about more than just achieving goals, it’s also about personal growth and development – a journey that requires taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zone. To achieve success, you must be resilient and persistent. Success does not come easily or overnight, and setbacks and failures are a natural part of the process. However, with a growth mindset and the determination to keep going, you can overcome obstacles and reach your goals. Read more>>

Ashley Faith Council

I believe in order to be successful you have to be fully committed and dedicated. You have to also remain teachable and not be afraid of constructive criticism. If you pay attention to some of most successful businesses and public figures of today, you have to understand that they went through multiple trials and errors to get to the level of success they have. Read more>>

Yaser Khalaf

Becoming successful is a journey that requires a combination of hard work, determination, and the right mindset. While there is no one-size-fits-all recipe for success, certain qualities and habits have proven time and time again to be crucial in achieving greatness. First and foremost, cultivating a growth mindset is key. This involves embracing challenges, learning from failures, and consistently seeking opportunities for self-improvement. Read more>>

Taylor Lee

To be successful it all comes down to your mindset. First, you need to think what you do you want? and why do you want it? When people think of success nine times out of ten the first thing they think of is the financial aspect of success. But success should be for your own personal fulfillment of getting your goal completed, and how can you use your success to help others? What you choose to do should not always be about the money. Read more>>

Yoana Todorova

Before I share my opinion, I like to define success. What is successful in the eyes of society, family, friends, and surroundings? Ladies evolving in classical society are aiming to marry successfully, this is the main goal of life, to get married and have children- family. Read more>>

Seymone Kelly

Everyone has their own version of what success looks like. My success isn’t limited to what others think. I’m on my own personal journey. Success is being able to achieve a goal. For example, if you want to become a teacher, you take whatever necessary steps to do so. When you wake up and say “I’m going to the gym today,” and you actually go, that’s success. Success isn’t limited. It’s an accomplishment you achieved for yourself. Read more>>

Pam Miller

I think that you have to believe in yourself and truly enjoy what you do. That will give you the motivation to continue pursuing your dreams. The road wont be easy but it will definitely be worth it. Your passion should reflect in your products and all that you do. For me the fact that I can make someone feel special fills my heart with happiness. The way that our customers enjoy our Sweets and love to use Sweet Touch to make someone fell special definitely gives the motivation to keep going. Read more>>

Brittany Barberian

In order to be both a business owner and licensed clinical mental health counselor, there needs to be a ton of balance. In previous employment, I did not feel like a human being with feelings, but more of a financial number. There seemed to be a lack of support to grow, and poor management styles. This is what lead me to opening Compass of Hope Counseling. Read more>>

Michael Koral

I think it takes hard work. I am also a teacher and tell my students that if the continuously give their best efforts for what life has to offer they will absolutely be successful. It may be different then what they initially expected but they will 100% have success. I did not expect to be vending at festivals, 10 years ago, to contribute to my income. Read more>>

America Flores

Success is different for everyone, and what it takes to be successful will vary from person to person. I believe that success is always putting your best self forward, striving to make an impact, while leaving a positive memory on each person you meet during this lifetime. When you move through life with love and compassion each success story creates its own fundamental to your own individual journey to success. Read more>>

Stanley Junior Lundy

Success is a concept that is different for each person. Whether it’s having a great career, a home or a family, success is something everyone strives for, to succeed it takes courage, good conduct, mutual respect, wisdom, humility. It takes a lot of dedication to succeed. Be motivated and passionate, always show up and be ready to learn new things with a positive attitude and mindset. Set goals and practice self-discipline. Read more>>

Kenneth Kyrell

The definition of “success” is highly subjective and can differ greatly depending on the individual and industry. As an Atlanta Realtor, I follow certain principles daily to ensure the growth of my business, add value to people’s lives, simplify the home buying/selling process, and find personal fulfillment. Read more>>

Wilfred Obi Jr

It’s worth noting that there is no one-size-fits-all formula for success, and the definition of success varies widely among individuals. Ultimately, success is a subjective and personal concept that depends on an individual’s unique goals, values, and aspirations. However, here are my take to what it means to b successful Read more>>

Drs. Phillip & Janice Porter

To be a successful generational family business, it takes the following 6 key components: 1. Vision: Implement a clear business vision that is strongly linked to the written inspiring family vision and successfully communicated on an ongoing basis to a minimum of two generations. The vision of both the business and the family must be based on core values and the family members involved in the business must truly believe in the vision. Read more>>

Jace Stenersen

It takes a lot. But in my mind, success at least starts with a good mindset and building trust from those around you. Treating people with respect will positively impact both your personal and business life immensely. There’s may be world of what it takes to be successful, but for me, a smile and a handshake will go a long way! Read more>>

Andrea Machuca-Kirkland

It’s all about little wins and small gains. For me, instead of a cabinet full of accolades, I’m ecstatic when I get someone who’s normally not into adventurous cheeses (pungent wash-rinds or blues) to try them out and love them. There was a guest attending a past pairing dinner who didn’t care much for duck – but when she tried my braised duck with salsa de semillas, she said, “I’ve never tried anything like this, now I love duck!”. I count that as a win. Read more>>

Britt Roth

Many things come to mind with this particular question and it’s a fun one to think about! I believe success starts with a hands on approach. You cannot create something and hope it’ll be successful. You need to nurture it, get your hands dirty with it figuratively and literally,- if you need to dig a hole or clean bathrooms in order to understand the small things that are involved in running your business – then you do it and you never act like you’re above any job needing to get done! Read more>>

Tina Smith

I believe it takes tenacity to be successful. The truth is your ideas and dreams are yours, and no one else will b able to birth them or support them as much as you will. You’ve got to have a strong conviction from within that pushes you forward in the good and tough times. Read more>>

Ali Simcho

Being successful is all in what you view success to be! For me, being able to have a self-owned business and being my own boss, is what I think I’ve found to love most about my job and my career. Success to me is being able to be a working mom — but also being able to be a present mom. I am able to be home a lot during my “work week” with my two boys (ages 1 and 3). I can schedule meetings and essentially work when I want to. Sometimes that looks like 6-11pm on a weeknight which is totally what works best for my family. Read more>>

Jafet Centeno

I think an important key to be successful is to be persistent and persevere in any goal or goals you have set and want to achieve. Also, to always have a positive attitude will help you stay motivated and focused. That doesn’t means that everything is going to go as planned but it will help you to not give up and at the same time learn from your mistakes when they occur. Lastly celebrate your success when you achieve a goal it doesn’t matter how small or big it is. Read more>>

Eliza Biglete

Success is rarely achieved without facing obstacles or setbacks. Without perseverance, individuals may give up too quickly and never reach their full potential. Being able to push through difficulties and work towards your goals is important. I believe you’ve got to have that desire to want to reach something bigger than yourself. Prioritizing goals over short-term pleasures. Read more>>

Eric Edwards

Success comes to those with unrelenting drive and passion for their craft. Most will get knocked down and just pivot into a different direction. When I originally got into real estate, I was recently divorced with no money and decided to use the last of my credit on my card to pay for the class, test, and all assosciated cost of doing real estate for the first year. Read more>>

Kelly Insley

I believe success can look different for every business. What some people would consider a success, others look to upscale their business in a bigger, more profitable way. However, I feel in order to be successful in business, you need to have a strong mission statement, core values, and to not compare your success and worth to others. Read more>>

Priscilla Mora

Speaking from experience, running a business can be extremely difficult when you’re struggling with mental health. I believe that in order to be successful, you have to want to fight through that and get the help you need. That alone takes a certain degree of bravery & grit. In my opinion, people confuse passion and consistency. It’s not always about passion, if you only go forward when you feel passionate you won’t get very far. Of course passion could be a key factor, but success is really that consistency & discipline with yourself. Read more>>

Kalsie Jo

A positive mindset is key to being successful! Setting goals and then actually putting in the work to market yourself. From before and after photos to story times. Success doesn’t just fall in to your lap, it has to be earned. Also, In the beauty industry it takes being relatable. When your client can relate to you, they trust you and feel much more comfortable sitting in your chair and will become a returning client. Read more>>

Dr Elma Hairston

It takes the drive, determination and tenacity to endure the challenges that life and business present. It is a matter of perspective and the midset it takes to remain focused to hold steadfast to your goal. My plan for success which is stated in my book: uncover and follow your passion, Understand your purpose, maintain a positive attitude, always looking forward and anticipating your next opportunity, Push through barriers and setbacks, exclude negative people from your circle of infuence, stay committed to your mission, study successful people and model their behavior. Read more>>

Steven Silverman

It takes a combination of luck and skill, with a strong dose of persistence. It helps to be a good judge of character and to surround yourself with a dedicated team who does not think the same as you. Sales are critical, but Cash is king- understanding your business’s cash flow is critical to weathering head winds. Read more>>

Bianca Salazar

I believe the meaning of “success” can be very subjective. The weight in the statement “I am successful” varies from person to person, season to season and all based on the internal belief of what success may look like right here, right now. I see success more as a noun that describes a feeling as opposed a general term. Read more>>

Ry August

This depends on what your definition of “success” is for yourself. Some people prioritize money and social status over their own day to day happiness or the kind of impact they leave on others. I can only speak on how I want “success” to look in my life and I lean towards freedom, happiness, and impact. Read more>>

Christen Johnson

I think in order for you to know all of what it takes to be successful, you have to understand what success actually means to you. And for me, success is being able to do what I want and create a life that I love on my own terms. When I think of success, I think debt freedom, wealth, traveling, support from my family and friends, a happy marriage, a healthy body and mindset and a strong relationship with God. Read more>>

Shinyoung Park

Certainly, consistency. People might think that being consistent is easy, but in fact, it’s quite the opposite. When running your business, there are many more downsides than you can imagine. You may face discouragement, doubts about yourself and your mission, and financial problems. There are far more opportunities to give up, than there are encouragements to keep going. It is crucial to believe in yourself and your vision, and to keep pushing forward no matter what. Read more>>

Kseniya Yorsh

I think success is about flowing. It’s not a steady linear movement and not even an upward path. It’s being a buoy – bouncing up and down as the waves come at you, sometimes getting submerged underwater but then always coming up to the surface and staying afloat. Read more>>

Stephen Johnson

Success is such a dynamic word and concept. Ask 10 people for their definition of success and it would not be surprising to receive 10 very different answers. For me, being successful is not a destination that one reaches. It is not a threshold that one crosses. Success is a lifestyle of commitment to one’s objectives, the accomplishment of those objectives, and the evolution of those objectives over time. Read more>>

Marie Rouhban

Probably having a tremendous amount of faith in what you do. No matter what path you decide to embark on, there will be many obstacles, difficulties and even failures. And it’s never easy to hit a wall, take the time to understand what went wrong and figure out the necessary steps to get back up and carry on. Read more>>

Ramon Commare

Consistency and faith in your skillset. At some point in their lives, people tend to run into the problem of “imposter syndrome”. It’s important to understand that success doesn’t happen overnight. Not everyone becomes an overnight sensation. It takes time and consistent effort, especially in my creative field as a Photographer/Cinematographer. Read more>>

Julian Tejeda

I think in order to be successful in any industry you have to be fearless and roll with the punches. Everything will have its ups and downs, instead of fearing those failures, learn from them. Success can only be measured when it exists alongside failure. Read more>>

Eden Gillott

Navigating the road to success for small business owners can sometimes feel like trying to find the quickest route through Los Angeles’ infamous traffic. Like LA’s ever-changing traffic patterns, the key to steering your way toward your goals lies in your network and staying ahead of the curve. Here are some of the major contributors to finding your fast lane to business success: Read more>>

Natalie Kourpa

When your eighteen, no one explains what it actually takes to succeed. Sure, having great grades, plenty of college credits and getting a high SAT score. Are going to make you look desirable to a college grad n fact maybe it gets you the best college education many would be grateful to have. Read more>>

Briana Hoosier

I feel if you want to succeed in the industry social media or just over all you must be consistent in all you do always put your best foot forward and have the proper savings/finances to fund your business because money really does rule the world so rather it’s paying for services to help make your business better or just the simple things you still will have to come out of pocket the old saying it takes money to make money is true in this case because nothings really free. Read more>>

Boženko Marlais

To be successful you have to have a deeper purpose why you are creating a product or service which helps your community which you build over years by trust. Some may think money and power is going to make them work hard every day throughout the whole day but entrepreneurship takes a lot of sacrifices and these superficial reasons won’t make you get up early in the morning and run an international company. Read more>>