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.

Kwazar Martin

What it takes to be success in the field is resilience and not letting go of your imagination while in the process of dealing with real life events. At times life will over shadow your dream chasing at times so you have to stay active in your pursuit as much as possible. Also you have to stay true to you regardless of what others think. I’ve been told my ideas are not possible when I started working. Read more>>

David Pham

I recently went to a content creator event in NYC meeting 50+ successful content creators and the one thing all of these people have in common is that they all have a strong “why” in their lives and a system to pursue their dreams. Goals alone are not enough to reach your destination. Winners and losers both have the same goals: Everyone wants to be rich, healthy and have freedom in their life.  Read more>>

Yeni Garcia

What does it take to be successful is such a loaded question. I believe in lifting each other up even if your business is identical to mine . It’s no fun when you are the only one at the top. In my line of business I have seen many amazing women pull themselves up and become successful even when the odds were against them . I want to see more of that in this industry . When I first started , it was so hard trying to figure out what material to use or how to get good quality merch without the risk of overpaying . I must have gone through countless amount of product until I got it figured out . After struggling to find my rhythm , I promised to never let anyone go through this alone . That’s why now I always share my secrets with everyone and anyone who is willing to learn . No need to gate keep , just good old fashioned kindness . Read more>>

Ronald Eccles

About 17 years ago, I was named “The Success Doctor” when speaking to entrepreneurs and business owners. I started to study successful people, successful businesses, and success principles in life 45 years ago. In the beginning, I defined success based on two things, wealth and position. Read more>>

Shannon Zsiros

To be successful, I believe it takes a combination of vision, discipline, adaptability, and perseverance. It’s not just about having a great idea but about committing to it day in and day out. Success is also about the ability to learn from mistakes, adapt to changes, and keep pushing forward even when things get tough. Read more>>

Doris Gilles

I believe success as a luxury travel advisor requires in-depth expertise in two areas: 1) the product (destinations, resorts, tours) and 2) the client (their travel style, interests, pace, etc.). This came to life on a recent trip to Mykonos, Santorini, and Athens, Greece, where I joined my clients (also great friends). Knowing that we offer a service to skip to the front of the customs line, seeing in person the attention to detail at our preferred resorts, experiencing taking the high-speed ferry from Mykonos to Santorini, and having a tour guide for the Acropolis that worked as a field archaeologist are all experiences that help me better serve my clients. On the flip side, truly knowing my clients is just as critical. I included historical tours, a private photo shoot, and many great dining experiences because I knew those would make the trip successful in my clients’ minds. Read more>>

Olu Jabari

What I believe it tkes to be successful includes forst of all God. Nothing in the world can be accomplished without believing in a higher source of power. An Energy that move you to limits that are unthought of as just a person. Secondly, putting God in your evryday planning, thoughts, converations, ideas, and prior to making a move toward your business, asking for persmission to move forward with your plans. Thirdly, from a worldly perspective, talking to those who have done this successfully, while still be who you are , and not trying to deliver services and programs as someone does. Finally, support from the closest people next to you aftr God. this meaning your spouse, family, friends, and learning how to partner and collaborate with those who think not like you, but far beyond what you can imagine your business could serve and provide a needed service not just in your own community but abroad as well. Read more>>

Nicole San Inocencio

Success in social media marketing, like any business, requires adaptability, creativity, and a deep understanding of your audience. I’ve found that the ability to pivot quickly while staying authentic is key. In one of my previous jobs, I noticed that one of the posts I had scheduled was not performing well, so I created a quick and funny reel basically making fun that my previous post had flopped, and that reel ended up getting a lot of attention and bringing the audience to the previous post. While I could’ve just let the first post ride out, instead I trusted my instincts and was quick on my feet to find a solution, teaching me the importance of real-time engagement. Read more>>

Jodi Holtz

My job is to help people make the spaces in their home work for them. Whether it is their kitchen, office, garage or somewhere else, people’s spaces can either be calming and functional or frustrating and inhibiting. My job is to make sure everything about a space works as well as it can. Success for me is when my clients feel happy in their homes. I feel particularly satisfied when my clients tell me they are so pleased with the space and have been motivated to continue in another part of their home. Read more>>

Courtnie Heller

Success doesn’t happen overnight; achieving significant goals takes time and effort. It takes hard work, discipline, and to stay motivated throughout the journey. The path to success is rarely smooth. Success requires continuous learning and adapting to new ideas and strategies. Success is subjective, and what it takes can vary depending on personal goals and values. Read more>>

C. J. Robinson

I believe success comes from following through on what you say you’ll do. It’s about manifesting your goals and creating a clear plan to achieve them. My mom always said, “What you put in is what you get out,” and I apply that principle to all my creative and business pursuits. Read more>>

René Wiebensohn

I think success has nothing to do with awards or accolades. It has to do with how you’ve been of service to others. They don’t read your resume at your funeral. But people will talk about how you made them feel. I think our goal should be to help as many people through our daily actions as possible. That’s what I find to be true success. Read more>>

Juliet Amoah

Success to me, is living out my God given purpose without limitations. A lot of people associate success with money or fame, I don’t believe it’s either of those. Success will look differently for everyone. Success could be being the best parent you can be, while raising Godly children. Or it could be finishing school or starting a business. I believe it’s important for each person to identify what that looks like and own it. Read more>>

Michael Contino

This is a powerful question that I’ve pondered relentlessly over the years. I’ve seen tremendous success in many areas in my life, and I believe the following are some of the most important things that have contributed to my success and continue to do so each day as I learn, grow, and strive to reach new heights. The first, and one of the most important, is developing great people skills and the ability to authentically connect with others to build genuine, trusting relationships (and having the emotional intelligence that is critical in building those great relationships). Read more>>

Larissa Zageris

I think there are enough keys to success to fill a grade-school janitor’s key ring. For me, a sense of playfulness is one of the biggest keys on that ring. Play is my skeleton key for success. Cultivating a sense of playfulness keeps me hopeful and imaginative enough to follow ideas, flexible when fixing problems, and makes me respectful of myself, my teammates, and the shared metaphorical sandbox we’re playing in. Playfulness also helps me keep my perspective in check so I don’t become a jealous harpy sucked into a tar pit of woulda-coulda-shouldas and despair. Read more>>