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Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?

We asked some of the wisest people we know what they would tell their younger selves. Check out their responses below.

Anja Drewes Neidhardt

Before the world told me who I had to be, I was simply someone who loved connecting, creating, and taking care of others. Growing up in Germany, I learned responsibility, discipline, and patience. Those same values—integrity, hard work, and dedication—are what I’ve carried into my career as a real estate broker. Read more>>

Olga Miliuta

It may sound unusual, but I have always known who I was going to be. From childhood, I felt certain that my life would be connected to music. I have also loved teaching from a young age because I was blessed with wonderful teachers who inspired me. In truth, I cannot remember a time when music was not part of my life. Read more>>

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