There is no one path – to success or even to New York (or Kansas). Similarly, what matters to others can vary widely – so we tried to tighten up that question to focus on three key traits to see what most folks in our community valued most – intelligence, energy, or integrity?
John Ma’ae
Integrity. Without it, there is no love, there is no peace, there is no joy. Read more>>
Alida Coury
Hands down integrity. I tell my son all the time I don’t care what profession you are in, how much money you have, or what kind of life you are living as long as it is one of honesty and one that is showing kindness to others (and himself). Read more>>
Elle Davida
Integrity, because it really speaks to who you are as a person. Intelligence and energy can be altered and change but your core values and integrity comes with you. I think it evolves over time but its something we all have that speaks to our true character. Read more>>
Michael Kitano
Out of all three, integrity is most important to me. In times like these, I’ve noticed more and more people with less integrity. Dishonest, untrustworthy, and completely disrespectful. I care more about a person’s integrity due to those values. Read more>>
Bernard Yagee
Integrity, without a doubt. As an artist and a human being, integrity is the foundation of everything I do. It’s what keeps my art honest, my relationships meaningful, and my path clear—even when things get hard. Intelligence and energy are powerful tools, but without integrity, they can be misused or misguided. Read more>>
