We love ourselves a good quote and so we asked our community to share their favorite quotes and affirmations with us and we’ve highlighted some below.

Ryan Wang

My favorite quote is “First learn to be a craftsman; it won’t keep you from being a genius.” It emphasizes the importance of mastering the foundational skills of one’s craft before striving for brilliance. In my journey as an editor, mastering the basics—whether it’s understanding editing software, cutting theories, or refining color correction—lays a solid foundation upon which creative genius can flourish. Read more>>

Rythum Shastri

Beethoven once famously said, “To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable.” This quote has had a profound impact on my life and career. Surviving in the competitive music industry can be challenging, but my passion always inspires and drives me forward. When you are deeply passionate about something, the universe starts to create possibilities for your success. Read more>>

Jeffery Lawson | Art Director, Illustrator, Senior Designer and Proud Veteran

Hey there! Thanks for having me today—I’m excited to share what inspires and motivates me. As you read through this article, you’ll encounter friends, mentors, heroes, and experiences that have shaped
who I am. I hope this helps you get to know me a bit better. Read more>>

Xiomara

Several years ago I became interested in strength training and came across a fitness you tuber named Whitney Simmons. She continually repeated the quote “It’s a beautiful day to be alive.” This quote really resonated with me and in the last few years with all the changes I’ve experienced it has only gained deeper meaning. I say this to myself every morning to remind myself of how important it is to live in the moment and to appreciate the opportunity of today. Every aspect of my life, the good, the amazing, the hard and even scary moments really all have become such an inspiration for my work. I seek out to live in the moment and find beauty in it all; and at some point this all becomes an art piece. Therefore, even on the hardest of days, “It’s a beautiful day to be alive!” Read more>>

Gabe Shane Dunn | Writer, Director, Podcaster

There’s two. One is “Not everyone has to like you, you don’t even like everybody.” It helps me with content creation because I’m not worried about appealing to and reaching every audience. I only care about making what makes my audience happy and engaged and what gets them thinking. There are plenty of shows I don’t like because they’re not for me. If you’re chasing newer fans, you’re not fulfilling the people who love you and stick by you. Read more>>

Frank Perez | Historian & Writer

“Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” There is debate over who coined this phrase, but whoever it was beautifully articulated a profound truth. My life and career path have certainly testified to this statement. Read more>>