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

Quavondo Nguyen

To be successful in photography, it takes a combination of passion, dedication, creativity, technical skills, and an unyielding desire to learn and grow. It’s about having a genuine love for capturing moments and telling stories through your images. It requires dedicating time and effort to consistently improve your craft, experimenting with different styles and subjects, and pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone. Read more>>

Amarjit Keshav

I once read a quote “Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life, it’s about what you inspire others to do “Author Unknown I have always believed that we need to lift one another up . As people, We tend to worry too much on what others are trying to take from us. My idea is if you meet someone that would love to learn about your industry , then we teach them . We show them from the beginning that they have every chance to “make it” in this world. Read more>>

Rebecca Castonguay

Success is definitely a personal thing and what one person considers successful, might be completely different from another. As a photographer, it’s important to define what success means to you, and from there; work towards achieving those goals. Read more>>

Olivia

I see success in a somewhat different way than most people do. A degree, or anything additional, is said by many to make you wealthy quickly. I believe that success requires both a clear vision and a special talent. Of course, having strength, discipline, and a strong drive are all important. Read more>>

Kyla Demas

Courage and consistency will help you become successful. I also believe that having an idea and working towards executing it will help build success. I’m still in that stage where I’m creating new clothes and working on better content, so I can have the resources to better my brand. It takes resources to build success, and I want my brand to be as successful, so staying creative, being consistent, and taking calculated risks will elevate me, and it will help push my KYLA NYC. Read more>>

Braijene Fletcher

When I think of being successful. I think of my identity in Christ. That includes the kind of person I am, the way I talk, my thoughts, and in this case, my intentions with my business. I think people of the world has pointed being rich as being successful but I believe if a person has all the money in the world but is not happy, it is not success at all. Of course, we hear all the time that the main goal in life is to be happy. Read more>>

Patrice Hector

I believe making small changes daily will lead to great distances through consistency and discipline. Committing to yourself first always will help you move onward and upward. Mindfully, spiritually, physically and financially! You are in charge of your destiny. Take a hold of and discover your gifts and walk with them in confidence! Read more>>

M.D. Saints

How success looks is rather subjective, but that it takes a lot of perseverance and grit to be successful, is certainly objective. There are instances where one is in the right place at the right time, but generally, in order to be successful, and to sustain one’s success, there must be some kind of game plan. I am a good planner, for big things like my wedding, and for small things like daily chores. I like to plan almost everything because it helps me be more productive, and as silly as it is to cross things off a to-do list, I find it very gratifying when everything has been marked off and a new list can be made. Read more>>

Nigel Rowe

To be successful; I believe it takes determination & will power. All of us have challenges along our path, but you can not allow yourself to be overcome by any challenge. Allow the challenges to strengthen you, to grow you. True success defies all odds. If you believe within yourself that you can accomplish something (no matter the task) ; I believe that if you work towards it – no matter how much time it takes – you can accomplish anything you dream of! I believe we were created that way. Read more>>

Josh Benson

Being successful is more than just achieving a certain goal or having a great career. It’s about the journey that takes you there. It’s about having a positive attitude, even when the odds are against you. It’s about striving for excellence and having the courage to take risks and make mistakes. It’s about never giving up, even when it seems like all hope is lost. Read more>>

Alicia Valdez

To be successful is to keep pushing through even on the hard days. When you have the people who mean the most to you supporting your goals and rooting for you. With those two key things in your life you will always be successful. Read more>>

Lourdes Estrada

TENACITY & PASSION. I believe that this is the recipe for success. I like probably other small business owners did not inherit our company. We have worked hard day in and day out to build our business. We have sacrificed some family time at the beginning and it’s important to have support from our families. Read more>>

Caylin McDonie

Success is so different for everyone! But In my view of success it’s getting to the point of your career where your skill meets your creative prowess to allow your minds eye to show to yourself and your audience. To be able to achieve your vision. Read more>>

Jean Castro

The meaning of success has changed so many times throughout my life, in different chapters I’ve lived through. Growing up, I used to believe that success was found in fancy cars, and high paying jobs, and I worked towards that goal. I found that it wasn’t the answer. Now I’m a career I am truly passionate about, and also being able to express myself in my music, with people I love around me, Read more>>

Shawn Jones

To be successful in business first comes from creating your own opportunities. For me personally I learned to understand this when I became comfortable with accepting the risk that it takes to start a business. You have to be willing to take risks to invest in the startups of your business no matter the cost. Most people are scared to take risks or bet on themselves. Read more>>

Erin McDonald

I think success is achieved through hard work, devotion and courage. It takes courage to put yourself out there in a world that is constantly judging and comparing. It takes devotion to your craft to grow and flourish. Lots of hard work is needed to grow a business. Unfortunately, I had to pause my photography bookings from November-May due to pregnancy complications. Read more>>

Chrishanda Cole

I believe one of the key factors in being successful in anything you do is Consistency & Patience. Once I decide to do something and my mind is made up, I set the plan in motion. I stay Consistent and dedicate 100% of myself into whatever I’m working on, especially my business. I’ve noticed when I slack , or don’t stay Consistent things don’t run smoothly & my business suffers. Read more>>

Melissa Lucas

Success is a mixture of failures, self esteem, and discipline. Without failure there is not refinement or reflection. Without self esteem there is no self belief in what you can achieve. Without discipline you like the commitment needed to get to where you want to be. Read more>>

Danielle Giles

I truly believe that success is something personal and can be interpreted in many different ways depending upon the person and their point of view. Growing up in a traditional black middle-class home, my perspective of success when I was younger was to own a lot of STUFF. I wanted a million-dollar home with an expensive car to match, but my younger self was completely unaware of the responsibility and hard work that comes with owning those things. Read more>>

Camesha Gosha

To be successful, I think you have to be relentless about your goals and get comfortable with failure. Things don’t always take off on the first try. Sometimes they don’t take off at all. You have to re-frame failure and see it as feedback. It’s just showing you what didn’t work. Now the challenge is trying again and finding what does work. That’s not easy, but it can pay off. Read more>>

Michael Lee

Success is a subjective term that varies from person to person. For some, it may be measured by money, fame, or material possessions, while for others, it may be achieving a personal goal or overcoming a challenge. However, regardless of how one defines success, it is essential to identify what it means to them personally. Read more>>

Kardi Diamond

I think it takes persistence! Success doesn’t come easy. It comes with struggle, hurt, unhappiness, rejection, and fails. It’s how you recover from those things that opens the door to your success. It took for my life to completely fall apart, and for me to end up in some of the most uncomfortable situation’s to realize what my purpose was. Read more>>

Sarena Danou

To be successful, one must fail. This applies to all of life’s experiences. In order to be successful, one must become comfortable with learning the value and education of our failures. The best story I have to display is one that requires the passage of time. Almost all creatives will look back on past work, and believe that past work is failure. Many writers will tell you that their early works are some of their worst. Read more>>

Michelle Rosales

To be successful means putting in the work. A successful entrepreneur means that the “ideas” won’t make you a successful entrepreneur. Execution is what makes the success. Read more>>

Nonye Nduaguba

I think that being focused and persistent are two things that are really important for success. I view success as an auto door that is closed from afar but automatically opens for you when you are very near to it. If you persist, you will prevail. A lot of people especially our young ones are impatient and give up easily. Read more>>

Jef’free Atchison

Success takes selfishness! You have to put yourself and your goals before your own needs and wants. It takes an insane amount of discipline and will to push day after day. Even when you don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel you still have to push and give it 1000% EVERYDAY!!! You have to be your own motivation… You have to be your our support system… EVERYTHING rests on you. You gotta want it! Read more>>

Grissel Hintz

I believe what it takes to be successful is to continue to grow your education . Never assume you know it all or that you are the best . Always be humble and ready to learn. Read more>>

Christopher Summers

To me, success is defined by two fundamental principles: “never giving up” and “trusting your instincts.” It encompasses the ability to persevere and follow your inner voice, even in the face of adversity or when surrounded by skepticism. Achieving success requires a combination of unwavering determination, persistence, consistency, confidence, and compassion. Read more>>

JoAnn Ridge

Setting goals has been a cornerstone of success for me personally as well as our company. From the time I was a young girl growing up in a small, rural town, I set goals. When I decided what I wanted to do, I wrote it down, and then devised a plan and looked for opportunities to realize my plan. I wrote lists of personal, professional, and financial goals as well as the date by which I would accomplish them. My goals were measurable, and I swore I would hold myself accountable; I was writing SMART goals before SMART goals were a thing. Read more>>

Matthew Noel

Working in photography takes a large amount of dedication and focus to make sure you provide your clients the best possible memories and services that you can. With there being no shortage of photographers and cellphone cameras as advanced as they are now, It definitely takes a lot of hard work to work in the profession. Read more>>

David Posey

To be successful, one must have an unparalleled work ethic, ambition, drive, fortitude, and the desire to be the absolute best! I have always put 110% into everything that I set out to do. I do not believe in shortcuts, or settling for less than the best! I have poured my heart and soul into this industry, I truly believe in the passionate pursuit of building excellence. Read more>>

Ilena Gonzalez

I feel like many factors contribute to becoming successful, but also it depends on your view of what success is. What I feel that makes me successful is the lifestyle I live. Im surrounded by people I love and care about , clients and friends who support my art, and I get to make a living with my art. That is an absolute dream and all I really need in life. Read more>>

Amanda Boykins

Being committed & focused, Being honest with yourself, Thinking positive & removing any distractions, growing from your mistakes but most importantly having fun along the way. Love to enjoy what your doing. Read more>>

Amera Fattah

The question of success begins with just that: the question. What do YOU think it takes to be successful? In every way we ask the question, it is perceived only through us – regardless of who we ask, how we ask or why we ask. Read more>>

Yolanda Bush

I believe that success is a frame of mind. Being successful depends on how each individual person may define it for themselves, and what success may look like or feel like to each person. To one person success could be becoming a billionaire or climbing the corporate ladder. Another person could view success as creating a family of their own, which could include getting married, having kids, and becoming homeowners. Read more>>