We asked the community to share their favorite quotes and affirmations with us. Check some of those out below.

Allauné Blegbo | Dance artist

My mentor Ousman “Babson” Sy (choreographer of my dance crew Paradox-sal) used to say: be inspired by everybody to look like nobody else I try to bring this idea with me in any project i am involved in. When i work with artists like Madonna or Dua Lipa i am aware of the performance they did befor and the dance artists they worked with. I try to bring something special, close to who i am as a dancer on top of what they are looking for, for their performance. Read more>>

Yuan Escusa | Digital Marketing & Content Creator

My favorite that I always like to tell myself is that it’s either I succeed or I’m homeless. I think this is more of a way of telling myself that it’s all or nothing. My back is up against the wall and the only way out is forward. It doesn’t matter how I am feeling, the job needs to get done. Read more>>

Addison Paige | Bassist & Movement Artist

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better” – Maya Angelou I love this quote because I really care about learning, I love the process of learning new tasks, I love having a deeper knowledge about the topics I already know. I also get excited when the people around me have a passion for understanding themselves and the world better. Read more>>

Dongpu Ling | Intermedia Artist

My favorite quote is: “The creative act is not performed by the artist alone; the spectator brings the work in contact with the external works by deciphering and interpreting its inner qualifications and thus adds their contribution to the creative act.”- Marcel Duchamp, 1957. As an intermedia artist, most of my works are interactive installations and performances. I collaborate with spectators and machines to co-create artwork. This quote speaks to me as it affirms that art is not created in a vacuum but concerning the world around us. It is a reminder that art is a collaborative and communal act. Read more>>

Kiydrah | Entrepreneur, Singer, Songwriter

My favorite quote is “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” by Maya Angelou. This quote really drives and reminds me to be mindful of how I treat others. Through my music and brand Awkward Society, I always try to create an experience that will leave my supporters feeling good, positive, and inspired about their lives or situation. Read more>>

Colleen Marchi | Founder and CEO of Magical Order of Brave Knights

My favorite affirmation is, ” You can do hard things.” I was raised with two very tough older brothers and I always wanted to keep up with them, no matter what they were doing. From an early age, I would push myself out of my comfort zone and try hard things, even if I was scared. That seemed a little easier when I was only responsible for myself. I have noticed that as I became a mother the idea that I can do hard things seemed to still be present but the risks I took were getting less and less. Read more>>