"Doing better than you did yesterday is the victory." – Musician and artist Chris Weary on transcending time, the eternal inspiration of Booker T., and how to stay dedicated to your craft, come what may.

“Accepting that we are all imperfect is essential for letting joy in.” – Illustrator Libby VanderPloeg on finding her artistic calling at age 7, the high of creating, and the healing power of cute animal videos.

“Even the simplest act can be enormously impactful.” – Speech therapist John Spaedt on caring for the elderly, life in a 26-foot RV, and the deep joys of buying a man a cheeseburger