“You can never know too much.”

— Mike Coons, planner, Kansas City, Kan.

“Have good values —your values will always be challenged.”

— Nancy Christie, healthcare administrator, Chicago

“Follow your heart.”

— Christine Sciolaro, hairdresser, Kansas City, Kan.

“Live from your heart, not what from what people have told you.”

— Sean Heston, senior program manager, Lawrence