We have had the good fortunate of connecting with Nobel Laureates, titans of industry, rockstars and rising stars across dozens of industries and we have always found their stories about who they were early on to be most fascinating. Below, you’ll find members of the community sharing their responses to this key aspect of their stories.
Ace ofBade
Looking back, I was not a confident person and was pretty introverted. I was also not happy with who I was overall. Certain interactions and instances made me realize I needed to change who I was and how I approached life in general. Read more>>
Christina P Marie
I’ve always been my true self – I may have not know myself in full, but over the years I discovered why and what I like! I’ve never been the person to accept someone telling me who to be because I love myself and I know I am a good person! Read more>>
Shirley
I had this vision of perfection, that I had to be perfect in everything I did. I even went to extends to excel in anything I could when I was younger. Life has a funny way of bringing up surprises, events that help you realize your free to be different, you aren’t perfect but do your best at everything you want to try. Read more>>
Lauren Thompson
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was a light. I had a natural respect for the world, a genuine care for others, and a love for all creatures. My grandma would tell me as a kid, when she was trying to kill bugs, I’d say, “Don’t kill God’s creatures,” and I would always defend them. Read more>>
Selina Lopez
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was a curious, creative, and compassionate girl who loved helping others, dreaming big, and imagining all the possibilities life could offer. I didn’t see limitations—only opportunities. I was someone who believed deeply in connection, in the power of community, and in the beauty of making people feel seen and supported. Read more>>
The Anderson’s Photography
We were two kids who enjoyed everything creatives that were super joyful! Listening to the world can take the joy from you sometimes so always remember to go back to what you know or what makes you peaceful! Read more>>
Desmond Monette
I was a creative from birth. But that was soon shadowed by the only thing this world could see me as, an athlete. While being an athlete definitely is not a bad thing by any means, it was the only thing they said I could be. Read more>>
Whitnye Raquel
It wasn’t until the last years of high school that the daunting reality hit me: dreams take money, and dreams take time. I figured if I wanted to make money, I’d need a proper job — and to get a proper job, I’d need a college degree. But getting that degree would cost money too. Read more>>
