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.
Rachael Jacques
My whole life I knew who I wanted to be. However the world/society/loved ones always told me I had to be realistic. For a long time my dreams of styling had to be dimmed. I couldn’t fully commit to something that everyone made seem so unsubstantial. Until one day I realized it’s a gimmick. People can only push you to their perception of the world. Read more>>
Ashley Toman
I love this question. I think as a child, before you experience some of what life throws at you, there’s this innocence about you, or at least for me- where i was blind to the negativity of the world. Read more>>
Tyjahne Taylor
I would have to say that I was everything and everyone to the world, giving pieces of myself to everyone else, until I embarked on a journey of self-discovery. I began to transform my mind, body, and spirit, learning to honor my own truth and embrace who I really am. Read more>>
Crystal E. Mata
Wow. These are good, deep questions. I’ve never been what the world told me to be. I was born with a genetic disorder called Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia. I’m affected through my hair, teeth and nails. Read more>>
Wendell Bertrand
I was a kid that enjoyed anything to do with creativity. From using disposable cameras all the time capturing all of life’s memories. To sketching and being into all things art. Read more>>
Jiggaondabeat
This is a deep question but getting straight to the point the world didn’t tell me who I had to be, God told me what he wanted me to be, which is to just be myself. Which is a God fearing man that does God’s work. He has put avenues and challenges in my life to be a child of God. Read more>>
Amp Trop
I always felt like the best , I always felt I looked the best , I felt I was the smartest the most handsome the strongest , I always had high confidence in myself as a child . I even used to speak in front of 300 member churches and whole schools . Read more>>
Darnell HTX
A creative. As long as I can remember I would lock myself in a room and make music all day. I would use my free time I’m school and write poetry/lyrics. The visuals came later, but music and words have always been my outlet. Listening was never enough; I’ve always wanted to create. Read more>>
Raul Shelton
I am from Havana, Cuba. That is where I learned karate, from Sensei Rizo. I also studied and recieved a Masters in Mechanical Engineer. Cuba is where I created a passion for karate. When i left cuba, that is when I opened my first dojo in Houston. Ever since then I have had students on the jr/ Sr. USA team. Read more>>
