We don’t believe success is random. Over the years we have spoken with hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs, artists, creatives, researchers, athletes, and more. We’ve learned from them – both through their stories and through the advice they’ve shared with us – and it’s quite evident that success is more likely when certain habits are present. So, we decided to ask folks to share their habits with us, especially those that they feel helped them succeed.

Simon Silva | Artist I Author I Educator I Yelper

I attended Art Center in the early 80s, and the most valuable lesson I gained was the discipline and focus instilled by the school. I also discovered that I have OCD tendencies—I tend to fixate on ideas, concepts, or thoughts, relentlessly exploring them until I’ve exhausted every possible angle. Read more>>

Mike Malonne | Freelance Musician & Content Creator

I think the biggest habit that really helped me succeed throughout any part of my career as a freelance musician is consistency. It takes a lot of discipline to consistently work at your craft through whatever else might be put on your plate on any given day. With my content creation, I’ve been able to maintain my schedule of releasing a new video on YouTube every week for nearly 4 years at this point. It’s been a ton of work, and at times that’s put me in really tense deadlines, but it’s forced me to be adaptable and creative when things don’t go as planned. Read more>>

ERVIN KNIGHT | Entrepreneur

I believe in regular meditation, workouts, and reading. Read more>>

Zibby Owens | Author of Blank and Bookends; podcast host of Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books; Owner of Zibby’s Bookshop; CEO of Zibby Books publishing house

I’m obsessive about email. It keeps me up at night! Responding quickly to people and being accessible has helped me grow my community. Plus I type super quickly!! Read more>>

Horacio Weschler Ferrari | Restaurant Owner

When our first location on Melrose opened in 1995, we were committed to invest our utmost efforts to become successful in this industry. I credit our achievement to a combination of discipline, determination, and the development of good habits, as well as nurturing strong relationships among the business partners. Additionally, prioritizing physical and mental well-being and maintaining an unwavering desire to succeed have been fundamental elements of our journey. We are grateful to have loyal customers and a dedicated team of employees, so fostering good relationships with them is also essential to our success. Read more>>