We asked folks to tell us about their favorite quote or affirmation and to tell us what it means to them. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Tracy McHugh | Blogger + Event Planner

I always like to start things off with a quote, so I chose that as my first question. When I was little, one of my favorite movies was Fried Green Tomatoes with Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy. I don’t know why, it wasn’t a kid friendly sort of film. It did have a power-house cast and I like to think little Tracy appreciated that. Read more>>

Janet McMordie | Doctor, Actor, Podcast Host

WORK THE PROBLEM. This is a quote from NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz (numerous missions but most famously Apollo 13) and is also one of our McMordie family mottos. Obstacles are everywhere and success should be based on your ability to work the problems you face as they arise. Working the problem involves doing things thoughtfully and mindfully, rather than by hope, intuition, or guesswork. Working the problem involves staying calm, asking ‘why’, being adaptable, and communicating. Read more>>

Shawn Patterson | Chief operation officer

“Find comfort in discomfort” is my favorite quote. To me it’s a reminder that life will always present situations / scenarios where you have to find a way to find peace within. I like this quote because it’s a universal truth and not subjective. Adapting this ideology can apply to any hardship one may face. Read more>>