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.

Marla White | Screenwriting Consultant/Author

“Never wish life were easier. Wish that you were better.” — Jim Rohn As an entrepreneur, there’s so much to learn outside of your area of expertise. Marketing, bookkeeping, social media – it’s easy to feel overwhelmed at times and think, “I just want to help writers with their scripts and write my books, this is too much!” I keep this quote on my fridge to remind myself to get just a little bit better at one thing every day. Every time I see it, it also reminds me that fate will step in when you least expect it. I found that quote on the tag of my Good Earth tea bag – how random is that? I received exactly the right message at the right time from one of a million bags of tea. Sometimes the universe makes me laugh. Read more>>

Salma Korayem | Founder of Be Bindaas

“the sun shines for everyone” meaning that blessings abound in this life and we don’t have to move through the world fearing for scarcity. Instead, we can see ourselves as part of a vibrant ecosystem that works in symbiosis with the environment to create generative, empathetic and expressive communities. Read more>>

Ivy Welburn & Jazmin Erving BECAUSE I ROCK | A New Way To Crystal

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” -Amelia Earhart No words have been able to express our life adventure better than these. We hang this quote every where we go and live by its premise. Who knew that by opening your heart, the lives of many could change. An industry will change and these roots will spring up in all directions. BECAUSE I ROCK is a crystal company founded on a good deed. We are best friends, Jazmin & Ivy, who encountered a stranded driver in the woods of Mt. Shasta. He was desperate for help, so we helped. Just that simple. After an 8 hour wait for a tow, we all got to know each other and realized we had a mutual love of rock hounding and crystals. Read more>>

Tiffany Frey | Founder of Toven Social™

I LOVE the saying by Jasmine Star, “take messy action.” To me, this means that you shouldn’t let fear or perfectionism hold you back. If I were to always wait to take action until I felt 100% comfortable that I knew all of the answers or the perfect outcome of my actions I wouldn’t make any progress. As a business owner, you need to be willing to take risks. Do your homework, study, research, and discuss ideas with mentors and peers BUT then you have to get going. Most of the time, if it feels scary, you’re on the right track. No one can take the steps for you, ultimately it’s you standing in your own way. Read more>>