It's as easy as one simple mindset shift. We live in a world that glorifies and rewards extroversion and so when we don't meet that certain societal standard, it's easy to feel like there's something wrong with us. But the reality is that the only reason we're not meeting this expectation is because of all of the pressure attached to it. How can we possibly be able to have a confident conversation when we're so anxious about giving off the right first impression?

I've realized in my life that the more I embraced my more reserved disposition, the easier it became for me to connect with the people I did meet. I will never be the life of the party, but ironically, the more I accept that the more authentic I can be, and so more people find themselves drawn to me.

These video essays are just a way to build creative momentum while empowering my own voice and perspective. I come from a more privileged background than most, which has always made me hesitant to share my own issues or lessons as they seem so insignificant in comparison.

But, I eventually realized that the more authentic I am about my issues, the more my struggles will resonate with people. Something I'm experiencing that has less stakes because of my more privileged personal position at the moment can resonate with someone experiencing it to a much more severe extreme. No matter our class, race, or gender, at the core we experience the same spectrums of a wide array of fundamental issues and struggles that manage to be both unique and universal at the same time. And I think that's why we all have so much we can learn from every single person's story.