We asked folks to tell us about their favorite quote or affirmation and to tell us what it means to them. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Seyshion Garcia | Small Business Owner & Cultural Anthropologist

“Start before you’re ready” is my favorite quote. I can’t recall exactly who said it, but I heard it at a time when I needed it most. It was a few months before opening our first brick-and-mortar, The Baby Trader – Resale Boutique; we were right in the thick of things, and I had started questioning every decision I made. I was at a point where I was becoming overwhelmed, scared, and maybe a little excited. It was a whirlwind of emotions. Read more>>

Armand Amoranto | Brother in Christ, Educator and Entrepreneur

“Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.” Luke 12:48. I have been blessed with a lot of gifts. I have been given the gift of faith in God. I have been given the gift to learn and teach others. I have been given the gift to be able to sing and play the guitar. I have been given the gift of a loving wife and 4 children. Read more>>

Michael Sarmiento | Exercise Physiologist and surf and skateboard designer

I love the quote from “Bubble Boy” when Slim encourages the bubble boy to take risk for what he wants he said, “You didn’t break out of that bubble room to play it safe!” So, when I feel scared about something in life especially when surfing bigger surf or tough skateparks I think back on that quote. Read more>>