You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence?
I didn’t set out to live an extraordinary life, but between doubt and determination, I realized ordinary wasn’t enough. I wasn’t the loudest or most confident, but I had questions and a sense there was more to life. Fear and faith walked with me, fear of failure, but also a voice urging me to try again.
I started choosing differently: tough conversations, uncertain paths, growth over comfort. The extraordinary unfolded slowly, through small, scary decisions speaking up, starting over. I stopped waiting and started building, one imperfect, brave step at a time.