One of the most important lessons we learned is that our lives and our businesses will teach us along the way. We don’t need to know everything on day one because the challenges we face on day will likely be ones we are already equipped to handle. As we overcome challenges we get better and better and as the challenges increase in difficulty so too does our ability to tackle them.

We asked members of the community that we admire to share important lessons their business or career has taught them and have shared some of those responses below.

Nadja Antic | Set and Production Designer

Definitely patience, and allowing myself the time to find my place in a new environment to be able to create from a grounded spot and as myself. Given the job I do, I get thrown into new experiences very often, and with time, I found out that it is unfair to expect the solutions straight away. Read more>>

Yibin Wang | Theater and Performance Director

I’m a theater maker and director, and in my opinion, our industry operates with a strong emphasis on honesty. While I understand that the term “industry” may spark some debate, I genuinely believe in the inherent value of what we do. The most valuable lesson I’ve learned through my experience in theater is the absolute necessity of honesty. Read more>>

StormyWeather Banks | Fashion Designer / Educator / Mother

To retire early giving up my full benefits from my job and to invest within myself was the most difficult decision I’ve ever to make. Read more>>