EJ Johnson Quotes

Many people, not just Asians, are more concerned with hustling and getting to meetings with contacts to gain success.

Performance is always something that will be a part of my career.

It's important to put all I have into my career.

It's been an amazing journey. I've been pursuing a career in this industry for a long time, so when I was finally given an opportunity, I didn't take it for granted.

I look at goals, like, what do I want to do and where do I want to see myself. What position to I want to be in going forward.

I had always wanted a top spot, ever since I came to Japan in 2008.

When you are 21 years old, and you work as a good professional, you must improve.

I want to have my career, not sit on the bench. I want to work hard, to push myself. I want to play.

I'm just trying to do big things with my career all the time.

The bosses can't read your mind, so I think women should tell them what they want out of their careers. And so I think that if you're just a good person, you work hard, you say 'yes,' and you are driven, you will eventually work your way to the top. At least, that's how it's been for me.

I am ambitious, and I'm excited for my career to grow, and I do want to represent the Asian community and the Filipino community.

You dream about getting to be a part of really solid projects.

I want to keep working hard and looking to progress.

If you work hard, no career should be off-limits.

I feel like I've accomplished a lot, but for me, it's about pushing to the point where I can be Mark Walhberg, Ryan Murphy, or Shonda Rhimes. I want to be at that table in terms of bringing new voices in.

You base your career on success.

I have always been ambitious about getting a U.S. role, and if ever there is some frustration, it is still encouraging to get close to big roles because it implies there is somewhere to go.

I've got a lot that I want to do, so I would like to expand my empire, for sure. I love it.

Being ready isn't enough; you have to be prepared for a promotion or any other significant change.

When you've accomplished a certain amount in your career, you're not so focused on your ambitions.

If you've got aspirations to be a manager or coach, obviously coaching your country would be a great honour.

I was 25 when I was made director of marketing at 'Newsweek.' I was 29 when I was made chief executive officer of Kaplan Educational Centers. I was raised to be confident.

I wanted to stay on a career path of the likes of Natalie Portman. I didn't want to be pigeonholed into a certain genre. I sort of believe that slow and steady wins the race.

I had set a goal of being a producer by 25.

L.A. has brought so many opportunities and allowed me to reach the level of success I've been blessed to achieve thus far. L.A. can definitely open a lot of doors for anyone focused on achieving their passion and dreams.