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.
James Barmore
Funny this question was here in the prompts – it’s perfect and timely. who was I before the world told me who i had to be? Pure. Willing. Curious. Full of vigor and excitement for the magical moment where it ‘all happens in a flash.’ I was sacred and respected and faithful to my dream. Read more>>
Chiara Berrugi
Since I was little, I loved drawing and coloring. I didn’t have an easy childhood, and art was (and still is) a lifesaver for me. It has always been part of me and my ego, but I grew up with the idea that it would be my lifelong hobby, not my job. Read more>>
Leticia Lorenzini
I was a girl who loved to create, fearless, curious, and always driven by instinct. I saw magic in colors, textures, and the smallest details. I felt everything deeply. But growing up, the world starts asking you to shrink, to fit into roles and boxes it hands you. My rebellious spirit never let me fully accept that. Read more>>
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When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
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Are you tap dancing to work? Have you been that level of excited at any point in your career? If so, please tell us about those days.
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What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
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What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
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If you retired tomorrow, what would your customers miss most?
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What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
