We asked folks a question that led to many surprising answers – some sad, some thought-provoking and some funny. We’ve highlighted a cross section of those responses below.
Orlee Klempner
As a child, I believed I was too much. And because of that, I also believed I wasn’t enough. I had so much energy. I wanted to move, climb, ask questions, and perform. Play for me was full-bodied. I’d talk to adults at length, often more than they wanted. Read more>>
Voli Martung
That the world favored those who were ‘naturally lucky’. Turns out hard work, and more importantly, smart work were some the most important ingredients to making luck. Add some consistency and a commitment to not quitting, and you’ll go a long way. I’m pretty bullish on ingraining a strong internal locus of control. Read more>>
Ravell Robinson
I used to believe that the government actually cared about us. But now, through no tinted licenses. I realize, that we have to exist with each other. The people have to exist with the people.We cannot trust that we as a nation, won’t be thrown under the bus of authoritarianism. Our life, and existence, is crumbling around us. Read more>>
Simone Snaith
I was a fairy or an elf who was supposed to find the right secret door and escape the ordinary world. Unfortunately, I’m still here. Now I understand that we have to create our own magic and the best way to do that is through the arts. Read more>>
Diane Bombshelter
As a child, I was told art is for people that were too dumb to do anything else. It wasn’t ‘real’ work and there was no security in it. Even though I liked to draw, there was no way I was ever going to make a living at it so don’t even try. Read more>>
Vito Glazers
As a child, I believed a lot of the limiting beliefs that were passed down to me; ideas about money being scarce, success being for “other people,” and that you had to follow a traditional path to be secure in life. That mindset came from my environment. People who meant well, but were playing not to lose instead of playing to win. Read more>>
McKenna Ralston
When I was young girl, all I wanted to be was an adult. I would call my mom’s friends on their lunch breaks at 4-years old and ask them how their day was, what they had for lunch, and what the rest of their day was looking like. I was curious about taxes, how the world worked, and wanted responsibilities from such a young age. Read more>>
Ghia Arroyo
Define child lol. I feel like we are all still adult children experiencing things for the first time. I felt like as a kid I believe to be rich was to have the money or get a white-collar career. That rich was only one requirement and that was to have money. the house, etc. That isn’t true and I don’t believe that now. Read more>>
Angel Peaches
As a kid, I thought I couldn’t write a song to save my life. I was too shy and embarrassed of anything I would write down, especially growing up as an ESL student. Now I know creativity doesn’t live in perfection, it lives in courage. Read more>>
Anne Marie Price
What I know now after being late diagnosed autistic when I was 50 yrs old is there was a reason for a lot of what I felt..what I struggled with..and what I excelled at. And all how I felt was not wrong, not weak and was exactly who I was born to be as an autistic human. Read more>>
Eddie Wiedmann
As a kid, I never thought I was special or talented. My father was absent for most of my life and never pushed me toward sports, hobbies, or a career—I had to figure it all out on my own. I couldn’t have imagined moving across the country to Los Angeles, surrounded by people from all over the world chasing the same dream. Read more>>
MaeThePirate
That it was a crime for being ‘too much’ or ‘too loud’ or ‘annoying’ or ‘forward’ because all of these traits are the ones that make me a great performer! Read more>>
Kasie Weinandt
Stretches, positive mind set reading, Water, get ready for the day. Reach out to my people and start the work day and preparing for clients and after work. Read more>>
