We asked some very talented folks to talk to us about success and what it takes to be successful. We’ve shared their responses below.

Mariah Wild

I constantly wonder to myself “why do I have to learn every lesson the hard way?” but let me tell you something: it sticks. I think the most important part of being successful for me personally is learning through the failures. Read more>>

Donna Cannon

I think consistency and self discipline are the keys to success. I have yet to reach the level of success that I’m aiming for but I feel like I get closer each day by being consistent and not giving up on my dreams. Read more>>

Paige Lorentzen

I think I learned a lot about the word “success” from my grandfather. He always taught me to think outside the box and even when you receive 1000 no’s it only takes one yes. Read more>>

Kayla Logue

Kayla is on a mission to help individuals sculpt their own destinies and redefine success. “In a world where we are so focused on chasing an illusion of perfection and checking other people’s boxes, we forget to check our own. Read more>>

Darcy Yates

To be successful you need to rethink the ideology of having success. The ego creates success through validation, but lasting success is through personal enlightenment. Read more>>

Janine Sherman Barrois

I think in order to have success you have to have passion for what you do. I love to write, so writing is not work, it’s truly a joy. Read more>>

Lynn Chalk

Success is a rollercoaster of ups and downs and pivots, while maintaining your determination, drive and belief in yourself. It is not a specific goal but the whole journey with all its twists and turns and unexpected situations. Read more>>

Alex Yun

After graduating from a prestigious art school, I had a big dream of becoming an amazing artist who would leave a legacy in the art industry. Read more>>

Lizzy Williams

In order to be a successful entrepreneur you must build a strong community around you of peers, mentors and colleagues. It can be daunting and discouraging to go through ups and downs of business alone. Read more>>

Cameron Salazar-smith

Success is a tough one to pin down as its completely arbitrary. One persons idea of success can be completely different than my own. Read more>>

Silvia Grant

Success is a subjective term that can vary in definition for many people. However, for me to be successful I feel it takes faith coupled with wisdom. It also takes being set apart to master and fulfill your individual purpose. Read more>>

Dr. Erin Wilson

My 20-year high school class reunion is this year. Recently, while I have been chairing the reunion planning committee, I have been spending a lot of time reflecting on that time in my life. Read more>>

Allison Robins

Success can be summed up quickly as initiative, relationships, and work ethic. That is the shortlist. I was very lucky in my young career to have role models who taught me how to manage people. Read more>> 

Lucie Wismer

Happy employees do great work and make clients happy. I worked so many service jobs before I started my business, and very few companies ever made me feel special. Read more>>

Shamila Varner

I think hard work and being consistent is what makes a small business successful also collaborating with other small businesses. Read more>>

Andres Talavera

Yes. I think I would say that in order to be successful, there is a combination of elements that makes you closer to get to your goals. Read more>>

Mariah Phillips

Having self discipline, passion, & being able to connect/relate to your audience are 3 key things that cater to a success story. Read more>>

Yves Vagery

It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be successful. Some people can look at other successful people and assume they had it easy because we sometimes judge what we see on the surface. Read more>>

Kathleen Schmidt

Success is an interesting word because it means something different to each person. When I was in my 20s and 30s, and even some years of my 40s, I thought success meant a big title with a big office. Read more>>

Stephanie Long

What I think it takes to be successful is to not let setbacks or rejections get in the way of your goal. There will always be things that get in your way when you’re an entrepreneur, but how you handle them is ultimately what will make or break your success. Read more>>

Jenelle Simpson

I believe that true success begins within self first. Understanding of oneself – knowing who you, your abilities, your purpose, and dreams and operate with humbleness, bold self-love and self-confidence. Read more>>

Evgeniia Darland

It takes a lot being successful..hard work ..stable health and of course you have to love what you do. Read more>>

Eugene O’Neil

Finding what your passionate about and stay consistent at it. I started my journey on instagram where I would create music daily and share it. I did that for a year and it took my career to a whole new level. Read more>>