We love ourselves a good quote and so we asked our community to share their favorite quotes and affirmations with us and we’ve highlighted some below.

RW Jones | The Brillionaire- AKA The Welfare Escape Artist!

“If the misery of our poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by our institutions, great is our sin.” by Charles Darwin. This quote is the foundation of my work. What this means is that yes, there are often times that we will always have poor people, in one way or another. The poor we will always have. But if their misery be caused not by the laws of nature, but by our institutions- then great is our sin. My work is rooted in systemic racism and discrimination. I work with HUD-assisted families where policies were crafted to keep poor people poor and bring about some of the lowest quality of life issues. Read more>>

Niko’a Salas | Actor, Writer & Creative

Yes, “Knowing is the Enemy of Learning” – Tom Chi. This quote means everything to me. I want to think I took this approach to life before I ever heard of Tom Chi, where looking at life with curiosity and ambition is the goal, as opposed to the opposite. As you might know, an actor who says they don’t need class is likely not a very good actor. Even A-list celebrities train with teachers for their roles. A growth mindset vs a fixed mindset has helped in every area of my life, especially when building connections and relationships. I don’t immediately disregard people’s opinions if they are of a different generation, or seem at a glance like they wouldn’t have something worthwhile to say. I listen and if I disagree, I’ve learned what to not do for myself. Read more>>

Khushboo Gundroo | Graphic Artist

My all-time favorite movie quote would be from the song ‘Bare Necessities, from The Jungle Book. There is something very nostalgic and weirdly affirming about the whole song. On an overwhelming day, I find comfort when I can just hum~ ‘The bare necessities of life will come to you!’ Read more>>

Krista Wright | Business owner & Broker

I would say that my most oft repeated quote is the Marines’ mantra which is “Improvise, Adapt, Overcome”. It really applies to my life in that you have to be fluid and adaptable and if not, then things are infinitely harder. I just that I am the Queen of Plan D, E F since they are past Plan A and B, lol. Read more>>

Aaron Dior | Entrepreneur & designer

“Thoughts become things” we are the masters of our existence. Whatever we create can come to light whatever decision you make can change your future, so thoughts become things. Read more>>