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Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
Those of us who were lucky to have someone see something in us long before we saw it in ourselves know...
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What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
We think this is an essential question because so often there is a disconnect between what matters to us and what...
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What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
With so many high-achievers in our community it was super interesting to learn about the moments when they lose track of...
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What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
We wake up, get work, go back home and rinse and repeat – or at least it feels that way sometimes. ...
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What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
Growth often means stepping into what once scared us. The things we resist can become the very paths we’re meant to...
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What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
Every industry has its myths—stories insiders repeat until they sound like truth. But behind the slogans and the spin are unspoken...
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Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
Culture, economic circumstances, family traditions, local customs and more can often influence us more than we realize. With the benefit of...
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Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of the most insightful questions we had...
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What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
There is no one path – to success or even to New York (or Kansas). Similarly, what matters to others can...
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What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
If you asked your best friends what really drives you—what they think matters most in your life—what would they say? We...
Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesSeptember 4, 2025