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

Patrick Collinson | Chief Executive / Founder

Pressure makes diamonds. – George Patton. I believe that hard work and challenges are what build strong businesses. It takes time and effort to achieve great things, and overcoming obstacles makes you stronger and more creative. Read more>>

Gabrielle Vargas | Comedian, Artist & Professional Wrestler

One of my very best friends in high school gifted me the book “the Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz This powerful book changed my whole perspective of the world and shifted how I interacted with myself and others. The lessons in this book gave me huge amount of freedom to live my life without attachments.  Read more>>

Irving Zárate | Motion Designer

When I was young, my parents took my sisters and me to the discounted dollar theater to watch Tom Hanks in The Terminal. To my surprise, the movie that played that day was Little Black Book, starring the incomparable Brittany Murphy, portraying an ambitious, aspirational career woman determined to make it in the world of American television broadcast journalism.  Read more>>

Wil Loftus | Artist

“To thy knownself be true” is an affirmation that helps me maintain direction. Starting a business with highly personal art at the forefront requires the ability to stay centered and focused on the mission. This quote acts as an anchor which encourages me to trust my intuition. Read more>>

Marbella Arana-Fletes | Nail Artist

My favorite quote is a simple, classic one that states, “good things take time”. I’ve carried this quote in my mind throughout my life as a reminder that nothing good comes easy. Good things that will make a significant, transformative impact in your life require lots of work, dedication, failures, and commitment and all of these things take time. Read more>>