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?
Marco Cerretelli
Definitely Integrity. You can go through life as a very intelligent person and with a lot of energy. Read more >>>
Wustin
While intelligence and energy are valuable, integrity is the most important quality because it builds trust and ensures that intelligence and energy are used for good rather than harm. Integrity is a fundamental moral compass that guides actions and fosters reliable, ethical behavior, making it the essential foundation for trust and long-term success in both personal and professional relationships Read more >>>
Dalal Bruchmann
Integrity. It’s what keeps intelligence and energy from turning destructive. Read more >>>
Vanessa Dunn
Wow, what an opener! Energy is one of my favorite concepts to dive into, because it is your true force of life. Yet, I’ve realized that without integrity, energy can run unchecked, and that can cause real havoc. It wasn’t until later in life that I truly began to understand integrity—not just as honesty, but as alignment between your values, actions, and words. Read more >>>
Gabriel Smith
While all 3 characteristics are very valuable in an individual. Integrity is the most characteristic to me because I’m a individual with high integrity. Intelligence and energy are vital but to have intelligence you have to learn and those experiences often derive from life experiences. Read more >>>
The Brothers Mitchell
What’s more important to us? Alignment. Peace. Purpose. My brother and I say energy, protecting it, guarding it, putting it where it matters. If the room, the work, and the people feed the mission, we are all in. If it drains the spirit, we are out. That’s the priority. Read more >>>
