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.

Gabe Castro | Multi-Media Creator

The Ghouls Next Door is a media-literacy program. Our biggest measurement for success is whether our audience is being educated or feeling seen. It’s our job to highlight and explore the ways our history and culture impact our cinematic worlds. We try to cover content that people enjoy or are knowledgeable in so that they can learn to be critical of media and understand its impact. Read more>> 

John Mueller | Show Producer and Entertainer

I think that would be compatibility and professionalism. By compatibility I mean easy to work with and good interfacing with clients. It’s vitally important what kind of impression you leave with someone that has hired you for services especially when meeting them the first time.. Are you prompt, courteous and a pleasure to be around? These three things alone will make people want to work with you again in the future. Read more>>

KILJ (Jelani Lofton) | Recording Artist

I feel like the most important factor behind my success is not giving up. There have been countless times where I doubted myself or was just unsatisfied with my growth as an artist. On top of that, I’m a senior in high school so there were many other obstacles I had to overcome. For example, there were a lot of times where I needed to travel for music, but I still had to make sure I didn’t fall behind on my schoolwork. It was very challenging at times but I always managed to pull through. Read more>>

Rian Green | Hip Hop Artist

I would most definitely have to say YHWH and then my wife and kids right after that. This past year we’ve established a brand G•O•A•L (God On All Levels) which is created for those striving to achieve the impossible and advance to the next level within their life in any arena or field that they may be in. Read more>>