The Year In Quotes — Practical Advice, Inspiration, and Humour Part 7

As yet another year comes to an end, we’re looking back at all the different people that we’ve had the pleasure to meet. What we like best is that all these come from people we’ve met on the streets — every day people, not always high-ranking CEOs or industry veterans, but always with a unique perspective and their own points of view. No matter where you came from, we’d like to thank each of you for being so incredibly open in sharing about yourselves, and in turn, inspiring us and our readers. Here’s our round up of the year in words, the last in a seven-part series — quotes, stories, and quips from our Shentonistas this year that might not have made the final cut, but have definitely stuck with us throughout 2015.

“If it does not challenge you, it will not change you.”
— David

“Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance.” – Bruce Barton
— Shimin

“You really do get what you pay for when it comes to steak and shoes.”
— Nadia

“If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!” – Richard Branson
— Jacqueline

“Never waste your time trying to explain who you are to people who are committed to misunderstanding you.” – Dream Hampton
— Nadia

“Follow your heart, but take your brain with you.”
— Juliana

“Dreams don’t work unless you do.”
— Glenn

“Never turn down a last-minute invitation for a Friday night out.”
— Tianyun

“‘Fight for your fairytale.’ The sweetest outcomes are usually the product of grit and determination.”
— Russel

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”
— Stefanie

“Try to get at least 7 hours sleep.”
— Marc