Featuring:
Jessica Mendoza, ESPN Commentator (Olympic Gold Medalist, USA Softball)
Key Takeaways
- When you pick apart someone else and try to find all the things that are wrong you might miss out on the beauty of what makes them great.
- It's ok to be different. You don't need to fit into some kind of box.
- Own what makes you unique and sets you apart.
- There is more doubt and insecurity when you're trying to be someone you're not because at the end of the day you know you're faking it.
Things to Think About
- What is something that makes you different? Do you own it?
- Can you think of a time when you or others have picked someone else apart? How do you feel looking back on that?
Ways to Practice
- Get a partner and tell each other one thing that makes you unique. Listen to your partner without judgment.
- Pick one thing that you are passionate about that you decide to own this week. What does that look like for you?
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