Over the past decade, we have been profoundly impacted by the wisdom of the community. Every person has wisdom, every person has had experiences and observations that combined with their unique personality let them produce rare gems of understanding and so this question is one of our favorites. Check out the responses from some of the best and brightest entrepreneurs and creatives from within the community below.
Bernadette Gold
What I understand deeply, and what hustle culture refuses to acknowledge, is that burnout has a cost. And sometimes, that cost is your life. In 2024, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma. It didn’t come out of nowhere. It came after years of putting everything and everyone else first, ignoring my body’s signals, and believing I could just keep going. Read More>>
Drea Sade
I understand deeply that clarity often comes after stillness, not effort. Many people believe answers are found through constant movement, noise, or external validation, but I have learned that listening, pausing, and observing are just as powerful as action. When you slow down enough to hear yourself, things that once felt confusing begin to make sense. Read More>>
Emily Her
I understand what it truly means to live without regrets. I’ve had more near-death experiences in my life than anyone probably should, and each one left me with the same realization: the regret of what we didn’t do is far more paralyzing than the regret of what we did. Having felt that deep, unmistakable sense of regret has reshaped how I live. Read More>>
Elizabeth Herremans
I deeply understand that for professional athletes and their families, relocation is never just a real estate transaction. It’s a high-pressure, time sensitive moment layered with uncertainty, privacy concerns, career volatility, and family needs, all happening at once. Read More>>
Cash Daniels
One thing I understand deeply is how essential safe, clean, and healthy water is, not just for survival, but for who we are as people. Water connects everything. It shapes our communities, supports wildlife, and sustains every part of life, yet it’s often taken for granted until it’s damaged or gone. For me, the river is where I feel most grounded and at peace. Read More>>
Denise Decclessis
I understand that love doesn’t mean fixing someone. It means staying curious, patient, and connected, even when the path is messy and uncertain. That’s something you only really learn by living it. Read More>>
Kara Ardron
I understand deeply that success takes far longer than most people expect — and that the middle of it is usually a slog. It’s rarely romantic. Most days, you don’t feel inspired or certain, and you almost never know if you’re doing the “right” thing in real time. Read More>>
