Tips for Business Success from a Fashion Designer

Cathie Leimbach • September 7, 2021

Jerry Lorenzo, founder and owner of the Fear of God luxury casual clothing line, is an intentional leader. His faith and his values guide every decision. His attention to ethically serving his customers’ preferences positioned him for a sneaker partnership with Nike. His belief that “collaboration works best when all parties see the future the same way” led to him leaving Nike and partnering with Adidas.


Here are some of his principles for life success that may inspire you to fulfill your vision and experience your definition of success in your career and personal life.


1.      Strive to be the same person in every part of your life.

2.     Have a clear vision to guide you.

3.     Be disciplined. Choose what you want most in life over what you want now.

4.     To energize creativity, start with the problem.

5.     When feeling stuck do something that sparks options, such as read, watch a video, or have a conversation.

6.     Keep the vision at the front of your mind, but focus on the actions for the week.

7.     Be humble when there are disagreements. Ensure you are focused on solving the problem, not on getting your way.

8.     Hire people who believe in the organization’s vision.

9.     Collaborate with people and organizations that see the future the same way you do.

10.   Pray for help from God and listen for his response.


Jerry offers a lot for us to consider!  Which of these success tips are already part of your way of life?  Which would you like to aspire to?  Pick the one that you would most like to become a habit for you.


Which piece of Jerry Lorenzo’s advice will you start to follow this week?  I'd love to hear what you are going to do today or tomorrow to achieve more of your life's purpose.

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