The deciding factor: what’s the most important factor behind your success?


There are so many factors that can play a role in determining our results, performance and ultimately our success, but some factors matter more than others. We asked folks what they felt was the most important factor driving their success.

Genuine Care. This might sound simple, but it is the foundation of everything we have built at The Cocoplum. In an industry where couples are often treated as transactions, we have succeeded because we have never lost sight of the profound privilege it is to be entrusted with someone’s most important day. Read more>>

I think the most important factor is clarity. In hospitality, especially in a city like Miami, there are many beautiful places, big investments, and strong restaurant groups. For a brand to stand out, it needs to know exactly what it is and why it exists. Read more>>

The single most important factor behind my success has been the relationships and network I have built over the course of my career. I have been fortunate to work across consulting, asset management, pensions, payments, and fintech, and each chapter has reinforced the same lesson: opportunities come from people, not organizations. Read more>>
