We don’t believe success is random. Over the years we have spoken with hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs, artists, creatives, researchers, athletes, and more. We’ve learned from them – both through their stories and through the advice they’ve shared with us – and it’s quite evident that success is more likely when certain habits are present. So, we decided to ask folks to share their habits with us, especially those that they feel helped them succeed.

Davey Cummings | Animation Background Artist

I think having the sort of feeling that I need to improve has helped me in the past, especially in college. There was a lot of competition there with the number of people wanting to get into art. I felt like I needed to impress and succeed past them all. Now that I am in the industry it’s hard to find that niche again. I’m still looking for it, but I think what seems to do the trick is forcing myself to take extra classes outside of my work. Read more>>

JohnJames Urata | Designer & Creative Director

Adaptability. There have been a lot of ups and downs in the past couple of years. Being able to adapt in any situation is a must. You don’t know what life’s going to throw at you, you’ve got to have faith in God and trust His plan. Another important habit is having a daily routine. You’ve got to make the most out of your twenty-four hours. Having your day planned out ahead of time will have you set and ready instead of wasting time trying to figure out what to tackle that day. Read more>>

Qian Wan | UX/Digital Product Designer & Design Judge & Accessibility Advocate

My success as a UX/Digital product designer is rooted in two core habits: active community engagement and a deep commitment to accessibility and inclusion. 1. Community Connection: Serving as a design judge in national hackathons and international design competitions has kept me connected with the evolving design landscape. This habit of evaluating diverse ideas and mentoring emerging designers keeps my perspective fresh and my skills sharp. Read more>>