Webster doesn’t know everything. Some words can’t be defined by a dictionary. Rather they are defined by our values, ethos, and principles. We asked hidden gems from the community about how they define success and have shared their responses below.

Ashley Selinsky | Food Blogger

When thinking of success the first word that comes to my mind is grit. Having the grit to show resilience when displaying passion and perseverance is what is going to get me to the finish line of the success I am looking for. You can’t just expect success is going to come without the hardships and the push backs. You have to give all you got to see an outcome you’ve been dreaming of. Read more>>

Becca Leisen | Illustrator

I love how success is so individual to each person and one of the most amazing things about life is that we each get to set our own goal posts for it. I define success as happiness but more importantly satisfaction. For me that looks like spending my days doing what I enjoy and also staying present to really soak in the everyday, peaceful moments of life. Read more>>

Satie Shottha | CEO and Founder of HipPillowPlus

I started the business due to my own sleeplessness due to pain. I am a side sleeper/stomach sleeper. I damaged my body in my younger years as we all feel invincible at that age. Due to bad sleeping posture, my neck, shoulder, back, hip and knees hurt. I knew I was further damaging my body by not correcting my posture. I bought some pillows that existed in the market. It didn’t do what I was expected it to. Read more>>