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.
Peiyao Lyu
This is such an interesting question. When I moved to the U.S. nine years ago to study, the only thing on my mind was trying to answer one question: Who am I? I wanted to understand what I wanted to do, what kind of life I wanted, and where I truly belonged. I think I’ve figured out a little bit of it now. Read more>>
Latesha Lynch
I was a wildly imaginative, creative little girl who talked to the family camcorder like it was my best friend. I was the kid who sang in choir, danced in college, acted in plays, made home movies, and believed anything was possible. I was curious, expressive, intuitive, and unafraid to take up space. Before the titles and expectations, I was someone who trusted herself. Read more>>
LadyLee
The gag is, the world can share its wants and desires, but the world cant tell me nothing. Who I was then, is exactly who I am today. Of course all along you’re working on yourself to become the best version, but listening to the world actually slows down that process, if not completely get in the way of it. Read more>>
THE BIG CHIEF GREAT SPIRIT
RULE NUMER #1: NEVER EVER EVER let the world tell you who you are or what and who you can be. The world does not transform before you do. If you allow the world tell you who and what to be instead of you telling the world who you are and mean it, you’ll never be or get to where you want to be. Read more>>
