“If you can handle criticism—

and learn from it—

Your work will improve. . .“

—Alison Hill

“Nothing in life—

ever stays the same—

Good—or bad. . .”

—Fabulous Godmother

(“Cinderella” 2021 Amazon Original)

Amazon Studios

Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.

Sony Pictures/Fulwell 73 Production

“I learned that I can fail—

and still have the strength to try again. . .”

—Elizabeth Gonzalez James

“Learn not to take rejection

—personally—

No matter how much it stings. . .”

—Alda P. Dobbs

“When you take responsibility

for your mistakes—

The learning process will begin. . .”

—Jigeesha Muduli

“Failures—

can lead to the biggest opportunities. . .”

—Meredith Westgate

“Every ending—

is a new beginning. . .”

—Brian Vaszily

“Trust your instincts—

If something doesn’t feel

like a perfect fit. . .”

—Margaret Danko

“Sometimes all we need—

is a change in perspective—

to take some of the pressures off. . .”

—Emjae Williams

“If it is not right—

Do not do it—

If it is not true—

Do not say it. . .”

—Marcus Aurelius