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.
Victoria Rellihan
As a child, I believed that life was supposed to follow a perfect script — that things would just happen the way you imagined. Now I know it’s much more about how you respond, adapt, and create opportunities for yourself. Read more>>
Elizabeth Tran
Honestly, I did not think I was pretty. I was one of the few Asian kids in my school, and even amongst my family and friends in the Asian American community, I didn’t fit those beauty standards either. Read more>>
Gabrielle Carey-Johnson
As a child, I believed I always had to be perfect, have the right answer, and constantly keep going without pause. Over time, I’ve learned to release that pressure. I no longer believe perfection is required to be worthy or successful. Read more>>
ALLISON ESPINOZA
When I was a kid, if someone asked me what I wanted to be, I’d give multiple answers because I wanted to be so many things. As I got older, I started to believe I had to choose just one career that best defined me. But today, I no longer believe that. I now understand that I don’t have to be just one thing. Read more>>
