Last year I attended a talk by speaker and author Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love) while at the HOW Design Live Conference (creative professionals from around the globe) in Chicago. The topic of her talk was “Thoughts on Creative Living” but her message and story applies to anyone trying to reach their goal(s).

Below are my takeaways from Ms. Gilbert’s presentation. As you will see, they involve taking a deep look inward and being willing to make sacrifices to get where you want to be.