Breaking Free: Building Your Own Platform and Living Boldly

Some thoughts about the power of your surroundings, making bold choices and breaking free from conventional mindsets.

Ever paused to ask yourself this question? "Who are you?" It’s a simple yet profound question that can reveal a lot about your current state of mind and lifestyle. For added effect, have a trusted friend or loved one ask you that question over and over again, until you run out of answers (or start crying, whichever comes first). Chances are you’ll uncover some real truths about yourself.

Where Are You Today?

After you look inside, look around. Where are you right now? Who are you spending most of your time with? Take a moment to list the five people you interact with the most on a daily basis. There's a popular saying that you become the average of those five people. Choose wisely.

I spent years trying to juggle a corporate 9-5 job while keeping my passion projects—my own platform—under the radar. Shifting away from that mindset has been a work in progress, but I've made a promise to myself to be bolder and more direct in pursuing my passions. It’s not as much about “9-5” (or “5-9”, as p…