It’s easy to get caught up in the day to day, but it’s important to stop and ask: what’s the end goal? Knowing where you are trying to go is step one in getting there and so we’ve asked some folks we admire to tell us their end goal and where they want to be by the end of their careers.

Amanda James | Owner of The JG Clothing LLC

My goal is to have a fruitful, prosperous Corporation in place, so that the generations after me will be able to learn from, grow, and be able to live life in a very blooming way. For them to appreciate the hard work that is put into something that, not only they can appreciate but the generations after them can also appreciate and find humbling. Read more>>

Mani Da Brat | Rapper & Lyricist

My end goal is simple: I want to have done all of the things I possibly could make myself happy. I don’t want to be a megastar even though I still think that would be super cool. I want to make music for myself and share it with people that enjoy it. Read more>>

Luke Park | Cinematographer/DP

As a cinematographer, my ultimate goal is to create a cinematic masterpiece that leaves a lasting impact on audiences worldwide. While awards and recognition are certainly welcome, they are not my primary motivation. Rather, I am driven by the desire to tell powerful stories through compelling visual imagery that evokes genuine emotions in viewers. Read more>>