Annie Brown
This question cracks me up. A few years back, I bought some tap shoes at Goodwill, and spent the day, in public, tap dancing everywhere I went. It was a blast! I need to dig those shoes out again… But to answer the question. The name of my company is Laughing Food Brands LLC dba Laughing Bees. Read more>>
Rachel Lopez-Bagan
Yes! Honestly, this is the happiest I’ve been in a long time when it comes to work. I absolutely love getting to paint for a living and create beautiful nails that help my clients feel like themselves and give them a boost of confidence. There’s something so special about waking up, sitting down, and hand-painting tiny works of art that people get to wear. Read more>>
Heidi Lalor
I’m motivated and inspired by others, the reality is I’m not tap dancing to work every day but high levels of excitement create energy which makes a huge difference. With our sport the highs are remarkable but the lows can be rough. Memorable moments include achieving goals that no one anticipated or envisioned but the energy was there to open the door. Read more>>
Reese Boudreau
100%. I give everything my best for my own joy, mindset, and sense of purpose. Yes, it’s nice to be praised, but that can never be what drives you to do your best in things or else that to me reduces the point in doing so! Read more>>
Ciera Reeves
Yes, absolutely. I’ve always believed in giving my best, even if no one ever praises me for it. In journalism — especially within K-pop media — the work isn’t always as visible or celebrated as that of influencers or public figures. Read more>>
William Cannon
Absolutely, and I’d argue Elise and I do that on the daily. We are building something brick by brick, and that is a long, arduous process. It takes time, it takes effort, and it takes a lot out of you. But if you’re not giving it your best at the beginning, how can you ever expect to achieve the next step? Read more>>
Sukhmanpreet Singh
Absolutely. For me, the real reward isn’t in the praise — it’s in the purpose. When I tie a turban or help someone feel proud of their roots, that feeling alone is enough. I started The Turban Tyer out of passion, not for recognition. Read more>>
Hayley Price White
Honestly, that’s a hard one. I don’t think I fully could. My community means everything to me. So many of my ideas, opportunities, and even the courage to keep going have come from the people who’ve celebrated my wins and spoken my name in rooms I wasn’t in yet. That’s why I emphasize community so much, especially for artists who often work in solitude. Read more>>
James Michael Hollenstein
Yes, I can honestly say that I give my best no matter what — even if no one ever praised me for it. I’ve never done what I do for applause or recognition. Of course, being honored with awards like the ISSA or Elite Music Awards feels amazing and humbling, but those moments are just the icing on the cake. Read more>>
Zane Zwicker
For sure, I think about it pretty often actually. The idea that, if my music never got heard since I started doing it 10 years ago, would I have kept going? Or if no one ever hears it again, would I keep going? The answer is yes, I will always have to make music, even if it’s just for me to listen to. Read more>>
Ross K. Foad
If I do well, at least I know I did well! If I don’t, then I’ll definitely know that too! Knowing is what matters most at the end of the day. Read more>>
Elika Izadyar
I go in every day with the mentality of ‘what would God do?’. I have a strong faith, and I truly wouldn’t be here today without that faith. There’s a quote from Steve Harvey which mentions ‘every person is born with a gift…but it is their job to find it’. I know I was born to help people, to provide love, and hope for them. Read more>>
Jesse Cobb
Yes, this is a way of thinking that I’ve tried to pass on to my children. It stems from teachings that my dad instilled in me. ‘If you’re gonna sweep the floor, be the best floor sweeper around’, I have carried this forward in my life and no matter the task, answering these questions, cooking, driving, performing as an artist, etc. Read more>>
Allen Rose
I don’t do anything for praise. I show up everyday and get the job done no matter what. I do this because I love it too much to stop and it’s the only thing that keeps me sane . Praise doesn’t fuel me , passion does Read more>>
Lucien Lii
I like this question! For work, I tend to act fast, but in my own art practice, I’ve definitely benefited from slowing down and revisiting my work over time. I prefer to explore different ways of photographing, experiment more with chemicals, and play with various printing processes. Read more>>
JiHee Nam
Yes, I think these days I’ve started to appreciate not being in a constant rush truly. We live in a world where there’s this constant pressure to stay updated, to respond immediately, to move quickly. Hartmut Rosa calls it the ‘social acceleration’—the constant need to keep pace with an increasingly fast-paced world. But I think there’s a different kind of value in slowing down. Read more>>
Lulu Love
Ah, the timing of things is often a hidden gift, isn’t it? There have been times when I wanted to rush ahead, but I’ve learned that sometimes, that’s not the right move. Life seems to know when we’re truly ready for something, even if we don’t always realize it in the moment. Read more>>
Evan Opitz
I’ve been so fortunate to have an opportunity in the last few years to take my time when it comes to Ames Window, my personal project. From the start, that project has been my musical journal where I break down feelings, memories, or events and process them into sound. Sometimes in the form of a jam, improvisation, or sometimes with fully fleshed out produced songs. Read more>>
Kanika Mobley
I don’t think I’ve ever reached a goal or milestone and felt dissatisfied, as long as I’m passionate about the mission, that work always feels rewarding. I’ve realized, though, that over time, even meaningful opportunities can start to feel less fulfilling. Read more>>
Grace Redman
Good lord yes and recently too. When I was 30, I set a goal to retire at 50. That number carried a lot of meaning for me because my mom passed away at 50, and I wanted to reach that age thriving healthy in every way. When 50 came, it was during the pandemic, and life naturally slowed down. Read more>>
Duryea Paige
Yes, success When Success Isn’t Enough Yes — I’ve reached levels of success and recognition I once dreamed about. The business wins, the notoriety, the validation — I chased it all, and I caught it. But when I finally held it, I realized it didn’t fill the space I thought it would. What I learned is that success without peace is just noise. Read more>>
maximo caminero
recently discovered that the purpose of life is to give. Everything ends, and we let what we’ve built drift. We insist on holding on to all the material things we’ve achieved, and at some point in our existence, we cease to exist. And then? When we give, we receive what truly matters: good energy, which is also health! Read more>>
Spacey Rivera
Yes. In recent times it has been the people of Palestine, Sudan & Congo. I share their posts & words as often as I can. I try to stay informed so I can properly educate people on what’s going on & stand up for them & raise their voices. Read more>>
Kalifa Rodriguez
As a nutritionist, I’m constantly navigating the current trendy diet or fad superfood that promises to change everything. But in healthcare, I’ve learned that real, foundational shifts don’t happen on social media, they’re built on solid, peer-reviewed evidence and consistent clinical outcomes. Read more>>
SAMANTA Malavasi
“How do you differentiate between fads and real foundational shifts?” It reflects what lies at the core of my practice — the belief that every layer, every material, holds its own voice, yet becomes part of a larger whole. Through the process of layering, individuality transforms into community. In the monochrome, color no longer divides; it unites. Read more>>
Suzin Daly
I always know when I’m out of my depth; the first indicator is an anxiety attack. Then, I stay up half the night having conversations with myself, acknowledging how over my head I am. With hindsight, I seem to have a history of putting myself out of my depth, and I feel the fear, but I persevere and do it anyway. Read more>>
Zoey Zoric
This is tricky question, I’m a firm believer in setting up for success, so I would never willingly sign up for something that I am not reasonably capable of seeing through to completion. That said, I am also a firm believer in opportunities to surprise oneself! There is so much possibility in setting out beyond a fictional comfort zone! Read more>>
Veronique Wiebe
If immortality was ‘real’ – Id build an artist / creative retreat for all ages. A large, magical place that felt like Hogwarts without all the Wizarding drama. A place where people can come, relax, and exercise their artistic muscles. A art resort, for adults and children where creativity is the purpose, play is mandatory, and there are no deadlines. Read more>>
Matthew Amor
Immortality is real. We have two destinations: eternity with God or without God. I hope that everyone reading this will take a moment of their time to reflect upon their own biases toward Jesus Christ. Remove any preconceived notions you may have due to past experience or trauma and reflect upon the character of who Jesus is. Read more>>
Lady A
A community of people who support dreams, show kindness and love to inspire. A beautiful community of people. Read more>>
Jahvae York
As a man, my soul may not be immortal, but my ideas and works that I create are. As an artist, I have to create things, or it’s my goal to create things that can have permanence, that can build a legacy. I am to create something and give it the power of immortality and life. Read more>>
Kay Curtis
I actually live this way today. I have 10 years left and what else needs to come off the wish list? When the cooperative gallery HARMONY COLLECTIVE was launched in 2019 I was fulfilling on a dream I had for 18 years. I live now like that was way too long to wait. Read more>>
Laura Kyttanen
If I knew I had only 10 years left, I’d stop letting fear, obligation, or other people’s expectations dictate my choices. I’m already living this truth — following what lights me up, creating from alignment, and surrounding myself with experiences and people that expand my soul. Read more>>
Fangfang Han
I’d spend more time with my family, travel to new places, and create more artwork. Maybe even publish a book to capture the landscapes and little moments of life along the way. Life feels short now. As a kid, I thought it would never end. there was always more homework, more books to read. Read more>>
Courtney Lyneé
This question hit me like a ton of bricks because it instantly reminded me — I shouldn’t need this question to motivate me. Even with all of my growth and healing, I STILL second-guess myself sometimes. It can take me forever just to order from a menu, and I can talk myself out of an opportunity better than anyone I know. Read more>>
Kristian Zenz
I would probably trade in my iPhone for a landline. I would be so much more productive. Read more>>
Alejandro Salomone
If I knew I had ten years left, I would stop waiting—waiting for the perfect moment, the perfect alignment, the perfect timeline. I would stop giving energy to anything rooted in fear, self-betrayal, or hesitation. I would no longer dim my voice, negotiate my intuition, or entertain environments, relationships, or habits that pull me away from presence, purpose, and love. Read more>>
Khadija Hollis
Living for others, while also truly living for myself. Recognizing that this is the beautiful life God gave me and there’s only one me on this earth. No one else can do exactly what I can do; no one else carries the same gifts and talents I’ve been given. So I have to live fully, intentionally, and unapologetically. Read more>>
Lindsay Hua
If I knew I had ten years left, I would cut my working hours in half. I would still want to work because I find meaning in what I do, but I would give myself the gift of time. I would fill it with meditation, long hikes, dancing, and quiet moments that remind me to breathe and live in the moment. Read more>>
Zihao Jin
I would immediately stop working, travel for a period of time first, and visit those less crowded niche places. Then I would wholeheartedly dive into creations that fully respect my inner voice—shooting or making an animated short film to leave my ideas in this world. Of course, some of these ideas may be abstract and only understandable to myself, but that doesn’t matter. Read more>>
Carrie Robertson
Everything. I love what I do. I love to bring light and joy into the lives and homes of my customers, but if I knew that I only had ten years left, I’d sell off everything I own, I’d buy an old muscle car, and I’d hit the road until my time was up. Read more>>
Paul Blake
If I knew I had only ten years left, I would stop trying to please everyone. I’d stop wasting energy on things that don’t align with my purpose or bring lasting value. I’d focus even more on what truly matters: loving my family deeply, strengthening people’s faith, and helping others discover their God-given potential. Read more>>
Kelly Stradling
If I had only ten years left, I would stop playing small. Since starting my third company, I’ve intentionally slowed down each step, taking time to reflect and plan, but sometimes that caution has tipped into overthinking, leaving me stuck in indecision. I’ve had to remind myself to trust my instincts, to commit fully, and to move forward with courage. Read more>>
Tim Bolton
There’s really only four things that matter to me: 1. Serving a higher purpose 2. Building quality relationships with others 3. Doing meaningful work 4. Taking care of myself All thought about legacy and how I’ll be remembered are distractions meant to feed my ego. Generations from now, the world will look vastly different than it does today. Read more>>
Jasmine Gilliam
Transparently, this is the core question of my life. Read more>>
