Webster doesn’t know everything. Some words can’t be defined by a dictionary. Rather they are defined by our values, ethos, and principles. We asked hidden gems from the community about how they define success and have shared their responses below.

Angela Petta | Micro Influencer

How do I define success? Hmm, success is relative. I believe the definition of success changes with each season of a person’s life. My current definition of success is: achieving one’s aim and/or purpose for a given season. Read more>>

Myles Mantzaris | Director of Photography | Steadicam Operator | Camera Operator

Success shows itself in many ways and it’s an evolving organism that requires patience, grace and maintenance. I don’t think there’s a single moment that determines your success, I think it’s achieved by consistency, balance, and honesty with yourself. Read more>>

Lauren Camposano | Food & Product Photographer

If you had asked me about success four years ago, I would have been at a loss for words. Back then, success wasn’t something I actively pursued. Fresh out of college, my focus was simply on finding a job that paid the bills and brought a semblance of satisfaction. Read more>>

Angelo Rivera | Designer

I had this conversation the other day with my uncle. We were talking about what being a man is about and what really makes a man successful. It’s easy to get caught up in the superficial things that the world presents us. It’s easy to look at somebody who pulls up in Rolls Royce and call that person successful but we don’t know what they sacrifices they made, if they’re happy or even if they consider themselves successful.. Read more>>