We asked the community to share their favorite quotes and affirmations with us. Check some of those out below.

Hannah Hutton | Co-Founder of Personal Fav Co.

“Make excellent mistakes.” When building a brand you’re going to make mistakes. A lot of them. Do not beat yourself up or dwell on it. Immediately reflect, pivot, embrace the error- that is how you learn from it and prevent repeating it. Read more>>

Sarah Blair | Author & Podcaster

“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” ― Toni Morrison This quote by Toni Morrison is something I repeat to myself on a daily basis. I use it as a touchstone when I feel imposter syndrome beginning to creep in. It reminds me that even though there are myriad books out in the world for people to choose from, none of them will be the exact one that only I am able to infuse with my particular experiences and passions. It also helps inform my decisions when heading into a brand new project. I’m constantly bombarded by story ideas, so many that it would be impossible to write them all. Read more>>

Daniel de Boulay | Film Acquisitions Executive

Lately, my favorite quote comes from Paul Graham. I came across it from the Founders podcast, which is hosted by David Senra. I think the podcast is excellent, and I tell everyone I meet about it. The set-up of the podcast is simple: David Senra reads a bunch of biographies of history’s greatest entrepreneurs. They run the gamut of artists, inventors, company founders, and political icons. In each episode, he summarizes their life stories, and extracts lessons after noticing that history’s greatest founders encounter similar problems that often involve similar solutions. Read more>>

Kristina McInnis | CEO of KCMCONNECT

Absolutely, I do have a favorite quote that deeply resonates with me and has been a source of inspiration in my professional journey. It comes from a podcast episode by Ed Mylett, where he emphasizes the idea that “you are one meeting away from your dream life.”  This quote encapsulates the profound belief that life-changing opportunities often hinge on the relationships and connections we cultivate. It underscores the power of networking, collaboration, and the potential impact of meaningful interactions with others. Read more>>