What would your closest friends say really matters to you?

If you asked your best friends what really drives you—what they think matters most in your life—what would they say? We posed that question to entrepreneurs and creatives from all walks of life, and have shared some of the most interesting responses below.

Jim Mumford

My closest friends would probably say what really matters to me is connection, whether that’s through food, family, or the work I do. I care deeply about bringing people together, whether it’s around a pizza oven, on the golf course, or at a dinner table. Read more >>> 

Sherese Patton

think my closest friends would say that what really matters to me is people — making sure they feel seen, supported, and celebrated. Whether it’s my clients, my family, or my friends, I care deeply about helping others shine and reminding them of their value. Read more >>>

Bill Tsatsos

Making people happy. Seeing their joy in my art and loving something simple like a craft cocktail and enjoying a creation that I’ve worked so hard on designing and perfecting. Read more >>>