Breathe and believe in yourself.
“You don’t have to impact a lot of people to impact a lot of people.” – Merit Kahn
When you teach, you’re often leaning more than your students.
“You can turn any story into a comic and it’s just a stone’s throw away from film.” - Morgan Quaid
“Let your nerd flag fly.” - J. Lynn Else
Listen to your inner voice.
“Don’t let people tell you what you can’t do. They’ll tell you what they can’t do or what they think they can’t do.” – Simon Leslie
“Be open to exploring and not overplanning.” - Carrie Carter
“Fear is one of the greatest barriers that we have.” – Shiva Kumar
“People love people who are good listeners.” – Sarah Elkins
“Humor is my drug of choice.” – Liz Alterman
“Your voice makes a difference.” - Eliana Gilad
“Diversify your ideas.” – Violet Lemay
Good writing and respecting the readers’ time are how great authors become great.
Dial into your passion and do it because it is worth it.
“The thing you’re afraid to say is very likely what your audience needs to hear.” – Tyler Foley
The more we share our stories, the more we give others permission to share their story.
Avoid sleepwalking in your faith.
“Open discussion is necessary.” - Nick Wettstein
“Humility brings a miraculous life.” – Jeff Elkins
"Other people’s opinions of your work are not ultimately as important as your own opinion of your work." - Toni Ann Johnson
It’s okay if you need to ask for help.
Trust your own experience. If it is inconsistent with what you've been told, question what you have been told, not your own experience. Discover the truth for yourself.
“You never know what could go right.” – Lorna Greyling