Creativity runs across many categories in life, from the arts-and-crafts project a mum or dad does with their kids, to the bestselling author’s manuscript, to the designs of the hairdresser, to the creations of the computer programming genius.

A lot of people forget how important it is to be creative. We get caught up in getting ahead and in day-to-day minutiae. But creativity is a fundamental mode of expression, as is being tenacious and standing by your own convictions and passions, even if it’s not the ‘popular’ choice.

It’s a good giggle to look back at yourself in your 20s. You thought you were so fierce and fabulous, and it’s just embarrassing.

Be nice to your hairstylist. It’s an instant gratification! It doesn’t matter how badly their day has gone, in that moment they feel amazing. And the hairdresser has made them feel that way.

Anything worth having is worth busting your ass for.

By the way, intelligence to me isn’t just being book-smart or having a college degree; it’s trusting your gut instincts, being intuitive, thinking outside the box, and sometimes just realizing that things need to change and being smart enough to change it.

Like a therapist hairdressers are in a position of trust. We are transforming not just how a person looks but how they feel.

Sometimes, in order to follow our moral compass and/or our heart, we have to make unpopular decisions or stand up for what we believe in. It can be difficult and even frightening to go against the grain, whether it's a personal disagreement with a friend, partner, or family member or a professional decision that affects coworkers and colleagues.

I define success by personal growth; if you don’t continue to grow, you can’t continue to succeed.

Be nice to your hairstylist. It's an instant gratification! It doesn't matter how badly their day has gone, in that moment they feel amazing. And the hairdresser has made them feel that way.