Kathryn Petras

Making Mistakes
If you don’t make mistakes, you aren’t really trying.

—Coleman Hawkins

musician

Facing Fear
The amateur believes he must first overcome his fear; then he can do his work. The professional knows that fear can never be overcome.

Critics
To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.

—Elbert Hubbard

writer

Your life is precious. You’ve only got one. Don’t waste it on bad relationships, on bad marriages, on bad jobs, on bad people. Waste it wisely on what you want to do.

—Eric Idle

actor

Doors will slam in your face. You must pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and knock again. It’s the only way to achieve your goals in life.

—Michael Uslan

film producer

To Thine Own Self Be True
Just keep moving forward and don’t give a shit about what anybody thinks. Do what you have to do, for you.

—Johnny Depp

actor

Follow your passion. Stay true to yourself. Never follow anyone else’s path, unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost and you see a path. Then by all means you should follow that.

—Ellen DeGeneres

There’s few things that get you over your own crap more than working hard.

—Adam Savage

special effects designer

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.

And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.