Quinta Brunson Reflects on Her Success: “I Took Every Step to Make This Possible”

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The past few years have seen “Abbott Elementary” star and creator Quinta Brunson take home multiple Emmys, a Golden Globe, and even a Peabody Award. But the 35-year-old comedy star isn’t surprised by her success. In a recent appearance on “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” Brunson shared that if you asked her ten years ago how she would feel about her future accomplishments, she would probably think it was all part of her plan.

“I think 2014 me would be like, ‘Exactly. Period,'” she said with a laugh. “I was a very determined, knew-where-I-was-going girl.” She emphasized that she doesn’t subscribe to the notion of people pretending they had no idea such success could happen. “No. I made every single move in my life so that this could happen to me.”

Brunson, who worked at an Apple Store to save money for her move to Los Angeles, where she created viral comic videos, explained that leaving her hometown of Philadelphia was a step in her strategic plan to succeed. She’s “a big believer” in having a vision for your life that you actively work toward.

“I think 2014 me didn’t exactly know [all of this would happen], but I think that’s the beauty of vision,” she said. “You can feel, see something, you’re working in accordance with something.” Indeed, Brunson’s approach aligns with successful executives and businesspeople.

Tara Swart, a neuroscientist and executive coach, has noted that using techniques like vision boards can help rewire your brain to achieve your goals. Laying out a vision for yourself can prime your mind to notice opportunities you might otherwise overlook. Visualizing what your life could look like once your goals are met can assist in making better decisions and taking proactive steps toward realizing your aspirations.

By visualizing your goals and understanding the necessary steps to achieve them, you can also reduce your body’s stress response when it’s time to take action. “The process reduces the physiological fear response to any new situation or person, making you more likely to take healthy risks, collaborate, and embrace opportunity,” Swart explained.

For her part, Brunson believes that while she couldn’t control all the circumstances that contributed to “Abbott Elementary” becoming a hit, she does not attribute her success to luck. “I don’t call myself lucky because I think about all the things that go into it,” she said. “But I do think you have to consider many different factors to make your show a success at all now.”

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