There is a wealth of research that indicates that certain habits can help increase your productivity, creativity, and/or drive. So, we thought we’d reach out to respected members of our community and ask them what habits they feel helped them succeed.

Anastasiia Deriabina | Product Photographer and Prop Stylist

The habit of learning (I constantly take courses in my profession, as well as in related fields). The habit of finishing what you started to the end (do not quit halfway, even if difficulties arise). The habit of developing your taste and style. Read more>>

Teresa Mercsak | Unifier Entertainment Business Owner

As a business owner, there are several habits that have been extremely important and really the only way I could be as successful as I am. Discipline, attention to detail, and taking educated risks are my top three habits I’ve learned and formed over the years. Read more>>

Lu Ruenes | Producer, Manager and Artist

Consistency, goals, networking and having an awesome team Read more>>

Colin Coviello | Illustrator and Toy Sculptor

The first thing that comes to mind is curiosity. I first started playing around with 3D programs in college and we clicked instantly. They felt like games to me that I could spend hours “playing”. The learning curves can be intense but the more I learned the more I felt I could successfully express my ideas. Read more>>

Bradford Dumont | Empowering Community through the Arts

This may not seem like a habit, but I think a regularly nurtured curiosity has been key to my work. In high school I found a book called “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron which is focused on unleashing creative potential, specifically for those facing writer’s block. Read more>>