10 Things I Learned at Alt Summit 2013

To say I learned a some cool stuff at Alt would be a gross understatement. What I heard and what I learned sunk deep into my soul. I feel funny sometimes saying words like "inspiration" or "create" - I didn't think those words applied to me. What I'm finding is that I want them to apply to me, and I have the power to make that change. So here are 10 things I learned at Alt, along with whom I learned them from. PS - Coming up tomorrow: The 3 times I cried at Alt Summit.

1. Hustle. You have to work. -Jenny Komenda

2. The only risk is not taking any risks. -Stefan Sagmeister

3. Stop comparing your insides to other peoples' outsides. -Karen Walrond

4. Love your story. - Jasmine Star

5. On working with brands: Who's saying what you're saying? -Merrilee Liddiard

6. You are a content producer first. -Jenny Komenda

7. You want to attract or repel readers. -Jasmine Star

8. Morning person? Night owl? Work during your "golden hours." -Erin Loechner

9. Identifying your brand: Name what lights you up and why -- in action verbs. -Karen Walrond

10. Good storytelling is a fundamental human need. -Helen Jane Hearn

Images by Brooke Dennis & Justin Hackworth for Alt Summit