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.

Roy Serafin

People skills—hands down. Being a great photographer matters, of course, but at the end of the day, no one’s going to care how technically perfect your photos are if you can’t connect with people. My entire brand is built on relationships. The creativity behind what I do, the way I run my business—it’s all rooted in how I treat and communicate with people. Read More>>

Kim Dady

I am a mother of 3 and have always had a been in corporate America. I wanted and needed an escape for my creative side. Read More>>

Maria Luisa Castellanos

I am a very persistent person. I think this has a lot to do with my background and my studying architecture at Georgia Tech. Read More>>

Amber Krystal

The most important lesson my career has taught me is the power of kindness and the necessity of maintaining a spirit of humility. Over the years — through the highs of interviews, television appearances, magazine covers, films, authoring books, along being featured in major national and international media outlets and leading a ministry, to the valleys of betrayal, trauma, and personal loss —I’ve learned that titles and achievements mean very little if your character doesn’t match your platform. Read More>>

Bobby Hicks

I believe that success in almost any field comes from the humility to know that you’re not the best at what you do, but not stopping there.
Having that perspective has always kept me humble but eager to become better. It has always pointed me in the right direction for growth and always introduced me to the right person to take me to the next phase of my journey. Read More>>