Getting to do what you love? Providing for your loved ones? What does success mean to you? Below you’ll find perspectives from some of the city’s best and brightest.

Arabella Gonzaga

Success. What a loaded concept nowadays. Ever allusive… When I was young, I thought success simply meant being the best. But then, there’s the dreaded adage of “There’s always someone prettier, smarter…someone ready to work harder…” yada yada. And what do you do with that? How do you overcome that and be the best all the time without burning yourself out? Read More>>

Eunice (cozytealeaf)

For most of my life, I pursued what society defines as success: getting good grades, getting into a top college, and getting a lucrative job. As I’ve been following this generic blueprint of success, I realized that even after achieving these milestones, I didn’t actually feel successful. There was always another goal post ahead of me. Read More>>

Hanzhe Zhang

To me, success generally involves three key aspects: money, fame, and happiness. Any positive outcome in any of these categories can be considered a “success in career,” and this applies to almost all professions. However, as a creative individual, applying this principle can be more challenging. Read More>>