There are so many factors that can play a role in determining our results, performance and ultimately our success, but some factors matter more than others. We asked folks what they felt was the most important factor driving their success.

Julia Martel | Author | Writing Retreat Entrepreneur

Community. On the surface, writing a book seems a solitary mission. The icons of past romanticize it as such. Hemingway, alone in the woods. Bukowski, drunk with only the page to make sense of his internal monologues. Austen withdrawn and commenting on society. Salinger, Poe, Proust, Dickinson, the list goes on. Read more>>

Maria Tsuruta | Music Publishing Specialist and Artisan

Every choice I made in my life was based on passion. However, I wouldn’t say all it took was my passion. My passion fueled the diligence and motivation needed to craft a strategic plan to execute my goals. Nothing just works because you like it. You have to make a conscious effort to move in a way that holds your passion accountable. Read more>>

Nicolas Tamayo | Incoming Fulbright Fellow & University of Colorado Boulder Grad

I think the biggest factor in finding success is finding the courage to say “yes.” It’s cheesy and cliché, but it’s also true. Saying “yes” leads to opportunities you never even thought were possible. For me, saying “yes” meant submitting applications for positions I didn’t think I could be qualified for– that’s how I ended up working as an LGBTQ+ collections intern at History Colorado, an organization that preserves and interprets Colorado’s history. Read more>>

Nicole Valentine | Mindset & Performance Coach

It is deeply important to me that I bring results to the women that I coach and that they experience an up leveling in every area of their life that they are wanting to address and improve. I bring the same philosophy to our retreats in Costa del Sol, Spain. Every participant experiences deep results in the span of a week. The retreats are truly life changing experiences that allow participants to step away from the daily tasks and busy work of their everyday lives, and reimage their best life possible. Read more>>

Pascal Faurie | Musician, Guitar Instructor, and Guitar Technician.

Integrity. Acting honestly and in alignment with my values is crucial for building and maintaining relationships, and doing work that I’m proud of. Whether it’s creating music, teaching music, or setting up instruments, It’s important to me that I fully stand by the work I’ve done. Read more>>

Amy Sweeting | Managing Member, V.A.M.P. Stucco

The most important factor behind our success at V.A.M.P. Stucco is our unwavering commitment to honesty, integrity, and quality. From the moment you reach out to us, we prioritize your needs—whether it’s by answering your calls promptly, showing up to appointments on time, or delivering accurate bids quickly. Our dedication to customer service is at the heart of everything we do. Read more>>

Adriana Lorenzi | Manager and Musician with LINGER

The fact that LINGER is the only tribute to The Cranberries music in United States. And this is one of the reason I started this project: being unique. There are many tributes to other iconic bands from the 80s and 90s, why competing with well established bands? Read more>>