We don’t believe success is random. Over the years we have spoken with hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs, artists, creatives, researchers, athletes, and more. We’ve learned from them – both through their stories and through the advice they’ve shared with us – and it’s quite evident that success is more likely when certain habits are present. So, we decided to ask folks to share their habits with us, especially those that they feel helped them succeed.

Joseph Harland, II | Commercial Real Estate and Commercial Capital CEO

#1 Daily prayer and meditation #2 Setting daily, weekly, and yearly goals. #3 Service to others. #4 Expressing gratitude. #5 Being genuine and authentic. #6 Being patient yet persistent. #7 Maintaining a positive mindset. #8 Maintaining a healthy diet. #9 Exercise and weight training. #10 Commitment to achievement in all aspects of my life. Read more>>

The Fuller Sisters | Breanna and Michaela Fuller, entrepreneurs

The habits that we believe contributed significantly to our success include: -Reading: Constantly seeking knowledge and wisdom from books has expanded our understanding and perspective, enabling us to make informed decisions.
-Self-discipline: Cultivating the discipline to stay focused on our goals, even when faced with distractions or challenges, has been crucial in achieving success. Read more>>

Sinead Younge | Professor of Psychology and Director of Social Justice Inquiry and Praxis in the Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership at Morehouse College

Consistency and surrounding myself with individuals who are “truth tellers.” People who I trust and are comfortable giving important and sometimes unpopular feedback. Read more>>

Ashley McClure | Architect & Founder, Studio Wythe

I once worked with an ad agency in designing a new space for their creative studio, and their tagline was “Unthink Everything.” To me, that does a really good job of encouraging me not to accept things at face value, or to just do things the way I’ve always done it. The process of unthinking means that I’m unraveling the preconcieved notions behind a design need or desire, and getting to the heart of the issue.  Read more>>

Letitia Bent | Professional Makeup Artist

My journey in the makeup industry began years ago when I first started experimenting with makeup on myself and friends. I quickly realized that this was my passion and decided to pursue a career in it. One of the key factors that have helped me advance in this industry is my consistency. I make sure to consistently practice my skills, stay up to date with the latest trends, and always strive to improve my craft. Read more>>