We asked some brilliant folks from the community to tell us about the most important lesson their business or career has taught them. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Rachel Sorbet | Headshot Photographer & Portrait Studio Owner

Perseverance is one of the most important qualities an entrepreneur can have. It is the ability to keep going, even when things are tough. It is the ability to pick yourself up after you fall down and keep trying. It is the ability to never give up on your dreams. Read more>>

Ala Gialla | Pianist, Composer, Teacher, Author

If there’s one thing that my career has taught me, it is to believe in myself, my philosophy, to do things the way I want them to be. Don’t blindly follow the crowd, do whatever the most popular thing there is to do, it has never worked for me. You have to do it the way you want it, and you will be successful and enjoy what you do. Read more>>

Pearce Richardson | Bladesmith and Artist

Patience. Most people aren’t patient enough to let the best in them come out. We live in a world where everything is fueled by instant gratification and searching for the next dopamine hit. We can order something online and have it the next day, we can instantly contact anyone in the world and get a response immediately, and yet the most valuable things continue to be the things that take a long time to make. Read more>>