There is a wealth of research that indicates that certain habits can help increase your productivity, creativity, and/or drive. So, we thought we’d reach out to respected members of our community and ask them what habits they feel helped them succeed.

Daphney Poyser | Matchmaker & Relationship Coach

The thing that I believe helps me to succeed the most is consistency. I am big on keeping things simple but not like everyone else. We have our own ways of being consistently simple and not recreating the wheel but of course improving on it to make it our own. Read more>>

Jess Elliott | Strength and Conditioning Coach | Marketing Strategist | Lifelong Learner

The key habits that I attribute to my success are anchored in a commitment to growth, the courage to take risks and pivot when necessary, and steadfast alignment with my passions and core beliefs. I firmly believe that “success” is more about the pursuit of growth as a lifelong adventure, rather than a single destination along the way. To that end, I approach each day with an insatiable curiosity and a drive to push my boundaries to discover where (and if) they end. One of the best pieces of advice I received from a veteran coach was “to assume you’re the least knowledgeable person in the room.” Embracing this ego-less mindset allowed me to enter all conversations, experiences, and challenges as a student eager to learn from the world and the dynamic people around me. Read more>>

Sarah House | Ceramic Artist and Educator

The habits that helped me succeed are also the habits that I need to keep in check. I tend to put art making above all else, sometimes above my own health and wellness, though I’m getting much better at that. I’ve learned that balance is necessary for a sustainable art practice. Sleep, healthy food, exercise, and quality time with community all add to my artistic endeavors, as they make me a happier healthier human. Read more>>

Dahni Austin | Know Justice Know Peace Podcast Member, BH365 Advisory Board Solutionist, Advocate, Full time College Student, Accountant, and Real Estate Agent

I was raised to understand the importance of prioritizing school to receive a good education because education has always been my main priority – consistently on the principal’s honor roll. After all, I have always received straight A’s and got involved in every program that I deemed important to help my community while focusing on my goals for my future. Starting my freshman year of high school I wrote down what I deemed as success and set a goal for myself each day to make sure I was getting closer to my dream of success. I believe the habit of setting a goal each day and making sure to complete it before I go to sleep is the main habit that has helped me succeed. Read more>>

Deb Evans | Retired Franchise Executive, current Co President of Mountain Women in Business

I believe my desire to connect and ability to ask questions, listen and enjoy assisting business owners to succeed helped me grow my own business in consulting. The ability to network and connect with anyone in the room gave me the repetition of “networking powerhouse” bringing new and existing owners together for support and building their own business. Read more>>