The sky is not the limit, it offers the opportunity to see the breadth and the depth of the world. This is a story about exploring the multidirectional aspects of success, the courage to succeed sideways, daring to succeed downwards and accepting the gift of upward success. It is about finding new ways, making a mark and creating a path for others. Thabisile has a career spanning over two decades in the public and private sector specialising in corporate communications, social development, media relations, stakeholder engagement, curriculum development and training. She has served in various roles at Anglo American Platinum, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, University of South Africa, Centre for Public Relations and Communications and the Commission for Gender Equality. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx