Scientist to Storyteller - Insights From a Motivational Speaker
This one is for career misfits.
I wanted to be a scientist.
๐งช At 8 years old I drew myself in a lab coat with test tubes.
โ๏ธ At 16 I studied chemistry and physics and failed both.
๐ฉ๐ฌ At 30 I watched others do science as I made science documentaries.
At 60 I realised I was never a scientist all along. I was a storyteller. I just couldn’t see it.
Scientists turn common sense into academic jargon.
I turn academic jargon into commonsense.
My skill is to simplify stuff.
Once I worked that out I found myself working alongside science.
What are you good at?
Don’t know, then ask others. We can’t see what others see in us.
You might be surprised at what you hear.
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If we haven’t met yet…
I never considered myself good at change until I went from
-average shot to army sniper
-home movies to National Geographic cameraman
-fumbling card tricks to a professional magician
-never swinging a hammer to building a home
-high school dropout to published author
-business illiterate to building & selling a business
-stutterer to motivational speaker
Turns out I know how to change, I know how to make it simple, and I know how to stand on stage & make it fun so others want to do it too.
#change #resilience #motivationalspeaker
Summary:
The author reflects on their journey from wanting to be a scientist as a child to eventually recognizing their true talent as a storyteller. Despite studying science and failing, they found fulfillment in creating science documentaries, ultimately realizing that their skill lies in simplifying complex concepts. The passage emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and the value of seeking feedback from others to understand one’s strengths.
Lessons Learned:
- Self-Reflection: Take time to assess your true skills and interests.
- Seek Feedback: Ask others for their perspective on your strengths; they might see potential you overlook.
- Embrace Change: Recognize that career paths can evolve, leading to fulfilling roles that align with your true abilities.
- Value Your Unique Skills: Acknowledge that simplifying complex ideas is a valuable skill in any field.
