Quinta Brunson isn’t surprised by her success: ‘I made every single move in my life so that this could happen to me’

Over the past few years, Quinta Brunson, the star and creator of “Abbott Elementary,” has been awarded multiple Emmys, a Golden Globe, and even a Peabody award. Despite her impressive success, the 35-year-old comedian remains unfazed. During a recent appearance on “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” Brunson expressed that if someone had told her a decade ago about the achievements awaiting her, she would have believed it was all part of her plan.

Brunson humorously mentioned, “I think 2014 me would be like, ‘Exactly. Period.'” She emphasized her determined nature and strategic moves that paved the way for her accomplishments. Leaving her hometown of Philadelphia and working at an Apple Store to save money for a move to Los Angeles were all part of her calculated plan for success.

She stressed the importance of having a vision for one’s life and working towards it. Brunson acknowledged that while she may not have foreseen all her achievements back in 2014, having a vision helped her align her efforts and actions towards her goals.

Her approach aligns with successful executives and professionals who advocate for visualization techniques like vision boards to rewire the brain and enhance goal achievement. By visualizing goals and understanding the steps needed to reach them, individuals can reduce stress responses and be more open to seizing opportunities.

Brunson does not attribute her show’s success solely to luck but recognizes the hard work and factors that contributed to it. She believes that various elements play a role in making a show successful.

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