What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?

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?

Alex Safarian

Integrity. I define it differently than most people. It is not just about honesty or morality. It is about honoring your word. You are your word. That means giving it carefully, keeping it, and if something changes, communicating immediately and taking responsibility for the impact. Even a small break in an agreement can disrupt how things function. Read more>>

Adrian Bennett

Energy is everything to me—because it is everything. Every space we walk into, every person we encounter, every thought we hold within ourselves carries a frequency. It’s impossible to separate life from energy because the entire universe is built upon it—waves, vibrations, unseen forces constantly interacting, responding, and reshaping experience. When you understand that, you understand just how powerful you truly are. Read more>>

Melissa Stone

While intelligence and energy matter, integrity is the trait that ultimately carries the most weight. It is also the quality I look for most in others. Integrity has many dimensions: honesty, consistency, and the discipline to hold yourself to a standard that is evident in every action. Read more>>