1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:15,000 Being an author is a journey of creativity, discipline, and continuous learning. 2 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:18,640 Here are three tips to help you navigate this path. 3 00:00:18,640 --> 00:00:20,800 Embrace your unique voice. 4 00:00:20,800 --> 00:00:26,440 Every author has a unique perspective and style that sets them apart. 5 00:00:26,440 --> 00:00:29,880 Don't shy away from your individuality. 6 00:00:29,880 --> 00:00:31,480 Embrace it. 7 00:00:31,480 --> 00:00:36,640 Your distinct voice is what will draw readers to your work and keep them engaged. 8 00:00:36,640 --> 00:00:37,640 Writing? 9 00:00:37,640 --> 00:00:42,760 What you're passionate about rather than following trends can also lead to more authentic 10 00:00:42,760 --> 00:00:45,200 and compelling storytelling. 11 00:00:45,200 --> 00:00:46,400 Number two. 12 00:00:46,400 --> 00:00:48,640 Commit to a writing routine. 13 00:00:48,640 --> 00:00:52,440 Discipline is the key to productivity and growth as an author. 14 00:00:52,440 --> 00:00:55,680 Set aside dedicated time for writing each day or week. 15 00:00:55,680 --> 00:00:59,960 Contrary it as if you would any important appointment. 16 00:00:59,960 --> 00:01:05,040 A routine can help you make steady progress on your projects and improve your craft 17 00:01:05,040 --> 00:01:06,640 over time. 18 00:01:06,640 --> 00:01:13,640 Remember, writing is a marathon not a sprint and consistency is your greatest ally. 19 00:01:13,640 --> 00:01:14,640 Number three. 20 00:01:14,640 --> 00:01:17,600 Read wildly and critically. 21 00:01:17,600 --> 00:01:21,800 Reading is as important as writing when it comes to alhoning your craft. 22 00:01:21,800 --> 00:01:27,920 Read widely across genre, including those outside your comfort zone to expose yourself 23 00:01:27,920 --> 00:01:32,080 to different writing styles narrative structures and ideas. 24 00:01:32,080 --> 00:01:36,760 Read critically, analyze what works and what does it. 25 00:01:36,760 --> 00:01:40,160 In books, you enjoy in those you don't. 26 00:01:40,160 --> 00:01:45,800 This practice can inspire your own work and help you avoid common pitfalls in your writing. 27 00:01:45,800 --> 00:01:50,840 By following these tips, you can develop your skills, find your niche, and navigate the 28 00:01:50,840 --> 00:01:53,240 challenges of being an author. 29 00:01:53,240 --> 00:01:59,960 Remember, every writer's journey is unique, so be patient with yourself and enjoy the 30 00:01:59,960 --> 00:02:06,200 process of being your stories to life. 31 00:02:06,200 --> 00:02:10,920 Speaking of bringing your stories to life, this is your host, Dr. Lee Lund. 32 00:02:10,920 --> 00:02:17,080 I super apologize to all my fans out there and to all the fans of our great level 33 00:02:17,080 --> 00:02:25,360 up-oddcast. It's been two months I took a break from MP3 because I went to become a publicity 34 00:02:25,360 --> 00:02:32,400 have I have a TV show, Thursday and Sunday, and I have a live stream show on Wednesday 35 00:02:32,400 --> 00:02:39,080 where I elevate business owners during Wednesdays and live stream them to my YouTube, to 36 00:02:39,080 --> 00:02:42,760 my Facebook and to LinkedIn. 37 00:02:42,760 --> 00:02:48,440 I did something that I really wanted to do which is to become a publisher and became a publisher 38 00:02:48,440 --> 00:02:49,440 two weeks ago. 39 00:02:49,440 --> 00:02:57,120 I published an anthology called Beyond Boundaries, Surviving in Life's Grey Zone. 40 00:02:57,120 --> 00:03:05,680 In this book, it was a physical book, paperback available two weeks ago, but I am expanding 41 00:03:05,680 --> 00:03:11,120 the distribution not just to Amazon so I took it off Amazon temporarily and I will bring 42 00:03:11,120 --> 00:03:12,680 it back soon. 43 00:03:12,680 --> 00:03:18,520 Right now you can get it through your Kendall or any ebook out there that's available. 44 00:03:18,520 --> 00:03:25,320 It is still available on Amazon, Beyond Boundaries, Surviving in Life's Grey Zone. 45 00:03:25,320 --> 00:03:35,880 Today's MP3, Today's podcast is about that and one of the authors, Kinga, who is reading 46 00:03:35,880 --> 00:03:39,160 her chapter to us. 47 00:03:39,160 --> 00:03:44,680 Let me tell you something about Beyond Boundaries, Surviving in Life's Grey Zone. 48 00:03:44,680 --> 00:03:50,240 The space beyond defined boundaries teaches several valuable lessons about resilience, 49 00:03:50,240 --> 00:03:54,560 adaptability and the new aspect of human experience. 50 00:03:54,560 --> 00:03:57,080 Here are some key takeaways. 51 00:03:57,080 --> 00:04:00,880 The first one is embrace uncertainty. 52 00:04:00,880 --> 00:04:04,720 Life rarely operates in absolute. 53 00:04:04,720 --> 00:04:09,960 According to Navigate the grey area, situations that aren't clear cut over the path forward 54 00:04:09,960 --> 00:04:15,160 isn't obvious, can foster flexibility and creativity. 55 00:04:15,160 --> 00:04:20,880 It encourages us to remain open to multiple perspectives and solutions rather than seeking 56 00:04:20,880 --> 00:04:24,480 black and white answers. 57 00:04:24,480 --> 00:04:25,720 Resilience is key. 58 00:04:25,720 --> 00:04:29,440 Surviving Beyond Boundaries often requires resilience. 59 00:04:29,440 --> 00:04:35,640 It's about adapting to change, overcoming challenges and bouncing back from setbacks. 60 00:04:35,640 --> 00:04:41,360 This resilience is cultivated through experiences in the Grey Zone, with certainty scars 61 00:04:41,360 --> 00:04:46,360 and we are pushed to grow and strengthen our coping strategies. 62 00:04:46,360 --> 00:04:50,400 Value of empathy and understanding is next. 63 00:04:50,400 --> 00:04:54,640 Operating in the Grey Zone can enhance empathy and understanding. 64 00:04:54,640 --> 00:05:00,320 It reminds us that everyone's life experience is unique and complex. 65 00:05:00,320 --> 00:05:06,400 At acknowledging this complexity can lead to deeper connections with others in a more compassionate 66 00:05:06,400 --> 00:05:10,760 approach to the world around us. 67 00:05:10,760 --> 00:05:19,280 Importance of self-reflection, thriving in ambiguous situations, prompt self-reflection. 68 00:05:19,280 --> 00:05:24,600 It encourages us to question our beliefs, values and reasons behind our actions. 69 00:05:24,600 --> 00:05:32,200 These introspection can lead to significant personal growth and a clearer sense of self. 70 00:05:32,200 --> 00:05:34,480 Learning to let go is next. 71 00:05:34,480 --> 00:05:39,120 Sometimes thriving means learning to let go of the need for control. 72 00:05:39,120 --> 00:05:45,480 The Grey Zone often requires us to accept that we cannot control every outcome. 73 00:05:45,480 --> 00:05:52,360 Embracing this can lead to a sense of peace and the ability to focus on what we can influence. 74 00:05:52,360 --> 00:05:59,960 In essence, thriving beyond boundaries and lives Grey Zone teaches us to be more adaptable, 75 00:05:59,960 --> 00:06:02,200 empathetic and resilient. 76 00:06:02,200 --> 00:06:09,480 It challenges us to grow and find balance and uncertainty, ultimately leading to a richer, 77 00:06:09,480 --> 00:06:12,600 more fulfilling life experience. 78 00:06:12,600 --> 00:06:19,320 What we're going to call this is looking to the voices and heard of beyond boundaries. 79 00:06:19,320 --> 00:06:26,280 Arriving in life's Grey Zone, the Podgas were, we deep dive into the stories of those who defies 80 00:06:26,280 --> 00:06:27,880 the ordinary. 81 00:06:27,880 --> 00:06:34,520 Today we're shining the spotlight on an extra ordinary author, from our latest anthology, 82 00:06:34,520 --> 00:06:41,520 a trailblazer who's navigated across roads of culture, identity, and societal expectations 83 00:06:41,520 --> 00:06:44,600 to carve her own path. 84 00:06:44,600 --> 00:06:50,680 Born to immigrant parent, she excelled and academically yet wrestled with a world that seemed 85 00:06:50,680 --> 00:06:54,840 to draw lines where non-should exist. 86 00:06:54,840 --> 00:07:01,480 Imagine a young girl caught between the vibrant traditions of her heritage and the stark 87 00:07:01,480 --> 00:07:04,240 expectations of a new society. 88 00:07:04,240 --> 00:07:09,440 A brilliant mind that questioned, do I belong? 89 00:07:09,440 --> 00:07:16,480 But our author wasn't one to be confined by labels or expectations, facing the pressures to 90 00:07:16,480 --> 00:07:22,200 follow each additional path she ventured into the world of engineering. 91 00:07:22,200 --> 00:07:30,920 A field dominated by legacy she was expected to uphold, yet with her, yet within her, a different 92 00:07:30,920 --> 00:07:39,400 passion, surmert, a love for human connection, for stories that bind to us. 93 00:07:39,400 --> 00:07:46,000 But here's where our story takes a turn, our author dared to embrace her unconventional 94 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:54,760 curiosity to question the status quo and to seek more than just success, to seek meaning. 95 00:07:54,760 --> 00:08:01,400 Despite backlash for her directness, despite feeling misunderstood in a world that often 96 00:08:01,400 --> 00:08:07,960 values conformity over authenticity, she persisted. 97 00:08:07,960 --> 00:08:12,840 And through her journey, she discovered a powerful truth. 98 00:08:12,840 --> 00:08:18,480 And that dear listeners is what our author brings to the anthology. 99 00:08:18,480 --> 00:08:23,560 A chapter not just of struggle of triumphed. 100 00:08:23,560 --> 00:08:32,960 I remember, I remember that the pathless travel is not one of isolation, but of incredible 101 00:08:32,960 --> 00:08:40,360 discovery and the creation of a world where everyone feels seen her and value. 102 00:08:40,360 --> 00:08:47,200 Thank you for joining us today for sharing your heart, your challenges and your victories. 103 00:08:47,200 --> 00:08:54,640 To our listeners, remember, your uniqueness is your strength, embrace it, and walk your 104 00:08:54,640 --> 00:08:58,600 unconventional path with pride. 105 00:08:58,600 --> 00:09:06,080 Join us right now for voices and heard beyond boundaries where we continue to celebrate 106 00:09:06,080 --> 00:09:14,600 stories of resilience, identity, and the beauty of being unbashily oneself. 107 00:09:14,600 --> 00:09:18,240 Go ahead and keep listening to Kinga's story. 108 00:09:18,240 --> 00:09:20,240 Here it is. 109 00:09:20,240 --> 00:09:22,240 Curiosity didn't kill this cat. 110 00:09:22,240 --> 00:09:24,240 I'm Kinga Vita. 111 00:09:24,240 --> 00:09:26,440 Do you know your fractions? 112 00:09:26,440 --> 00:09:28,880 I'm not sure I said with shame. 113 00:09:28,880 --> 00:09:30,200 Neighbor kid laughed at me. 114 00:09:30,200 --> 00:09:33,480 I probably understood basic algebra at the time. 115 00:09:33,480 --> 00:09:35,880 We were doing fractions years ago in class. 116 00:09:35,880 --> 00:09:37,960 I rarely miss school. 117 00:09:37,960 --> 00:09:41,760 How was I excluded when they assigned fractions out to everyone? 118 00:09:41,760 --> 00:09:44,320 Why did everyone else have their fractions? 119 00:09:44,320 --> 00:09:46,600 They must have owned something that I didn't. 120 00:09:46,600 --> 00:09:48,400 I was missing out. 121 00:09:48,400 --> 00:09:50,400 I was different. 122 00:09:50,400 --> 00:09:53,200 They were all glued into something bigger. 123 00:09:53,200 --> 00:09:57,760 Meanwhile, I understood not only math, but also language at a deeper level. 124 00:09:57,760 --> 00:10:03,680 I was literal and purposeful, so that possessive pronoun, your really threw me off. 125 00:10:03,680 --> 00:10:08,880 I learned Hungarian and English at the same time, growing up translations began so early in 126 00:10:08,880 --> 00:10:10,880 life. 127 00:10:10,880 --> 00:10:15,600 Children of immigrant parents think an interpret concepts in different ways. 128 00:10:15,600 --> 00:10:20,560 The cultures we are raised in are relationships with family, the world around us, and 129 00:10:20,560 --> 00:10:24,800 who we are can greatly conflict with what we see in society. 130 00:10:24,800 --> 00:10:27,320 My problem, I look like everyone else. 131 00:10:27,320 --> 00:10:29,640 So I felt hidden and in disguise. 132 00:10:29,640 --> 00:10:34,880 I felt society's pressure to pretend I was something I wasn't a nine-year-old imposter. 133 00:10:34,880 --> 00:10:39,360 As a child of the 80s, I was never taught to honor my strengths as a curious person about 134 00:10:39,360 --> 00:10:42,480 human connection, self-growth, and impact. 135 00:10:42,480 --> 00:10:47,120 My father was an engineer, and I felt there was only one obvious choice for college, 136 00:10:47,120 --> 00:10:50,840 and engineering degree from one of the best Georgia Tech. 137 00:10:50,840 --> 00:10:53,960 I made him proud, and that meant a lot to me. 138 00:10:53,960 --> 00:10:58,640 I always sought to bond with people more than the materials I chose to study. 139 00:10:58,640 --> 00:11:01,120 Again, feeling like a fraud. 140 00:11:01,120 --> 00:11:03,880 I continued to lean on my father's mentorship. 141 00:11:03,880 --> 00:11:08,800 He was a hardworking IBM dad, extremely loyal to their code of conduct, and a dedicated 142 00:11:08,800 --> 00:11:09,800 problem solver. 143 00:11:09,800 --> 00:11:14,200 I had the analytical skills of an engineer, but the passion of a justice warrior for doing 144 00:11:14,200 --> 00:11:19,000 what makes sense, and standing up for the people who maybe felt like I had, no real sense 145 00:11:19,000 --> 00:11:21,040 of belonging. 146 00:11:21,040 --> 00:11:25,200 Eventually I became a young woman in the tech industry, pointing out how to improve things, 147 00:11:25,200 --> 00:11:29,640 I was direct in how I showed up in business, assuming results mattered most. 148 00:11:29,640 --> 00:11:33,880 I didn't know that seeing things clearly would be in a front to others. 149 00:11:33,880 --> 00:11:38,240 I knew I could make a difference, so I felt compelled to act and often speak up. 150 00:11:38,240 --> 00:11:42,080 What an unexpected was backlash that I would face. 151 00:11:42,080 --> 00:11:45,160 Internal politics made no logical sense to me. 152 00:11:45,160 --> 00:11:48,240 Disconnects caused adversity throughout my life. 153 00:11:48,240 --> 00:11:53,520 In a world where we are all so different and sending, receiving, and processing information, 154 00:11:53,520 --> 00:11:58,280 we are bound to have a wide spectrum of preferences, styles, and speeds. 155 00:11:58,280 --> 00:12:03,800 I used to think, if I stay true to my heart someday, I'll be recognized for my intent 156 00:12:03,800 --> 00:12:06,000 and contribution. 157 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:08,360 Life doesn't work out the way you expect it. 158 00:12:08,360 --> 00:12:12,720 My relationship with language and interpreting information became challenging as I navigated 159 00:12:12,720 --> 00:12:14,840 life, just like with people. 160 00:12:14,840 --> 00:12:17,320 Sometimes I allow it become a robot. 161 00:12:17,320 --> 00:12:18,320 Robots. 162 00:12:18,320 --> 00:12:21,560 I've visualized one every time that we're got used. 163 00:12:21,560 --> 00:12:23,120 Can you remove robots? 164 00:12:23,120 --> 00:12:25,440 Hearing that question made me freeze. 165 00:12:25,440 --> 00:12:27,840 My knee jerk response was to think, no way. 166 00:12:27,840 --> 00:12:29,960 It's a gigantic cement barricade. 167 00:12:29,960 --> 00:12:32,240 Give me a problem and I can solve it. 168 00:12:32,240 --> 00:12:35,280 Also, I was thinking, what if you were the robot block? 169 00:12:35,280 --> 00:12:38,720 I took on almost any challenge with perfect surveillance. 170 00:12:38,720 --> 00:12:41,880 Most often I sniffed out the deeper problems. 171 00:12:41,880 --> 00:12:45,360 I started asking smart enough questions so that we would hit our goals. 172 00:12:45,360 --> 00:12:48,960 I strategized how to expose the root cause of real issues. 173 00:12:48,960 --> 00:12:52,880 It caused discomfort and alienated me, but my purpose remains steadfast so I couldn't 174 00:12:52,880 --> 00:12:54,560 reconcile this. 175 00:12:54,560 --> 00:12:58,800 I felt so at odds with myself, who I was, did not feel embraced or celebrated. 176 00:12:58,800 --> 00:13:01,960 I thought that was wrong and I couldn't stop myself. 177 00:13:01,960 --> 00:13:06,320 I had many significant setbacks. I tried to learn, grow any vault, but ultimately, I knew 178 00:13:06,320 --> 00:13:08,440 I was stuck with who I was at the core. 179 00:13:08,440 --> 00:13:10,800 The problem was, I loved her. 180 00:13:10,800 --> 00:13:12,200 I still do. 181 00:13:12,200 --> 00:13:13,840 I'm okay with her. 182 00:13:13,840 --> 00:13:16,520 It seems like everyone else was not. 183 00:13:16,520 --> 00:13:18,560 No leaders stood up to take me under their wing. 184 00:13:18,560 --> 00:13:21,160 I felt alone abandoned and abused. 185 00:13:21,160 --> 00:13:23,880 So many people fall through the cracks. 186 00:13:23,880 --> 00:13:27,240 Those seen as strong or often treated like they don't need support. 187 00:13:27,240 --> 00:13:30,240 Our society can be performative beyond tokenization. 188 00:13:30,240 --> 00:13:33,320 People often ostracize those who don't fit a certain mold. 189 00:13:33,320 --> 00:13:35,800 I sat in that not so sweet spot my whole life. 190 00:13:35,800 --> 00:13:38,680 I thought I will never fit in on never belong. 191 00:13:38,680 --> 00:13:41,200 I felt abandoned by the people I was bringing in the results for. 192 00:13:41,200 --> 00:13:44,640 I was taught to keep learning and trying different things so I did and it still wasn't 193 00:13:44,640 --> 00:13:46,040 working. 194 00:13:46,040 --> 00:13:49,520 As a project manager, I coach others to bring visions to reality. 195 00:13:49,520 --> 00:13:54,440 I had the urge to protect others from how I never felt protected except by my mom. 196 00:13:54,440 --> 00:13:55,680 She has people's backs. 197 00:13:55,680 --> 00:13:57,560 I was trying to do the same. 198 00:13:57,560 --> 00:14:01,920 When I had the foresight to see problems arise, I would speak up prantively. 199 00:14:01,920 --> 00:14:05,240 Let me save you from this headache, time, or pain. 200 00:14:05,240 --> 00:14:09,440 My favorite gift is handing others my content and lessons packaged as if on a silver 201 00:14:09,440 --> 00:14:12,440 platter so they don't have to suffer. 202 00:14:12,440 --> 00:14:16,760 If frustrated me when I noticed that not everyone felt compelled to do the same, everyone 203 00:14:16,760 --> 00:14:19,040 could do some help when they are in a mess. 204 00:14:19,040 --> 00:14:20,680 Everyone could use support. 205 00:14:20,680 --> 00:14:26,120 I recognize the need for people to nurture each other as part of the formula for success. 206 00:14:26,120 --> 00:14:31,400 For example, if you are a remarkable thing happen when you have intention, focus, discipline, 207 00:14:31,400 --> 00:14:33,800 or a sponsor framework. 208 00:14:33,800 --> 00:14:38,200 It sounds so simple and obvious, but here is potentially a new angle. 209 00:14:38,200 --> 00:14:41,920 You must be willing to be unconventionally curious. 210 00:14:41,920 --> 00:14:47,320 In that way, you expand your ability to see previously hidden opportunities. 211 00:14:47,320 --> 00:14:51,240 When we are shut out, often we also shut down. 212 00:14:51,240 --> 00:14:54,600 Accept and love yourself because although it may feel scary and different, I'll tell you 213 00:14:54,600 --> 00:14:56,680 why it's the best ride ever. 214 00:14:56,680 --> 00:15:00,520 You'll feel like a Jaguar cutting through the jungle to find prey. 215 00:15:00,520 --> 00:15:05,520 You'll discover a life of abundance by being the trailblazer you were meant to be. 216 00:15:05,520 --> 00:15:10,320 Although you may struggle, you'll realize you were meant for a different path. 217 00:15:10,320 --> 00:15:13,560 Your new lens will be what makes you special. 218 00:15:13,560 --> 00:15:17,560 You offer a fresh perspective that nobody gets to take away from you. 219 00:15:17,560 --> 00:15:22,600 There's not one person, no automation, nothing that can take that experiences that only 220 00:15:22,600 --> 00:15:27,680 you've lived with the information you've processed with your mind. 221 00:15:27,680 --> 00:15:30,840 You can tap into this if you haven't already begun. 222 00:15:30,840 --> 00:15:35,080 When trying to reach big dreams, it usually requires a lot of support to make it happen. 223 00:15:35,080 --> 00:15:38,880 Think CEOs, entrepreneurs, community leaders, pretty much anyone. 224 00:15:38,880 --> 00:15:43,000 We need others to get stuff done, you're a pioneer in your journey. 225 00:15:43,000 --> 00:15:47,320 At the same time, it's possible to support others and in theirs. 226 00:15:47,320 --> 00:15:49,800 We don't have to be givers or takers. 227 00:15:49,800 --> 00:15:52,160 We can create balance. 228 00:15:52,160 --> 00:15:54,480 I also believe you won't accomplish much. 229 00:15:54,480 --> 00:15:58,560 If your team looks acts and thinks exactly like you do. 230 00:15:58,560 --> 00:16:00,840 Creativity doesn't come from that. 231 00:16:00,840 --> 00:16:04,480 Do you seek innovation or validation? 232 00:16:04,480 --> 00:16:09,120 When a diverse group is excited about a vision or goal, working under the same value system and 233 00:16:09,120 --> 00:16:12,800 honoring it, they're more likely to be creative and supportive, uplifting each other through 234 00:16:12,800 --> 00:16:14,840 collective inspiration. 235 00:16:14,840 --> 00:16:17,160 For example, this anthology is a team effort. 236 00:16:17,160 --> 00:16:19,360 We all created energy through it. 237 00:16:19,360 --> 00:16:22,440 We're already success just for the experience. 238 00:16:22,440 --> 00:16:24,400 Beautiful bonds were built. 239 00:16:24,400 --> 00:16:28,520 My strength and adversity comes from a childhood of being different and seeking others who 240 00:16:28,520 --> 00:16:31,360 could relate to that feeling. 241 00:16:31,360 --> 00:16:37,240 Through that, I developed a keen eye for seeking the unique value of each person. 242 00:16:37,240 --> 00:16:40,320 Imagine my surprise that others don't have that inclination. 243 00:16:40,320 --> 00:16:43,240 And we all continue to suffer because of it. 244 00:16:43,240 --> 00:16:47,960 It ignited me to coach others to discover and hone the skill. 245 00:16:47,960 --> 00:16:53,240 If we all felt seen, valued and accepted for exactly who we are, think about the possibilities 246 00:16:53,240 --> 00:16:55,440 that may have come to fruition. 247 00:16:55,440 --> 00:16:58,520 Human instinct is to do what keeps us safe. 248 00:16:58,520 --> 00:17:03,520 Lending in as often the default, when you've been raised to value similarities. 249 00:17:03,520 --> 00:17:06,720 Many people still look to see what everyone else is doing first. 250 00:17:06,720 --> 00:17:08,920 I'm sure I do it too. 251 00:17:08,920 --> 00:17:12,200 Being part of a tribe makes us feel connected and protected. 252 00:17:12,200 --> 00:17:17,240 However, it can limit us if the tribe is not a system of true acceptance. 253 00:17:17,240 --> 00:17:21,200 My ability to seek my tribe to carry out the ability to inform unique cast of characters 254 00:17:21,200 --> 00:17:23,360 has given me strength. 255 00:17:23,360 --> 00:17:28,840 My passion is to let others know it's okay to be the disruption they are or long to be. 256 00:17:28,840 --> 00:17:33,880 Through that, you may find that you have many tribes to meet your different goals. 257 00:17:33,880 --> 00:17:36,520 We can see this happening in business today. 258 00:17:36,520 --> 00:17:39,320 Project teams are like mini tribes. 259 00:17:39,320 --> 00:17:41,760 Please just don't forget the law of reciprocity. 260 00:17:41,760 --> 00:17:43,480 It exists for a reason. 261 00:17:43,480 --> 00:17:46,840 We must take care of each other. 262 00:17:46,840 --> 00:17:53,040 The most beautiful place is to wander naturally, like a child free to flow with imagination. 263 00:17:53,040 --> 00:17:57,280 You're free to roam when putting together the pieces of your life puzzle. 264 00:17:57,280 --> 00:17:58,680 Gather your tribes. 265 00:17:58,680 --> 00:18:01,360 Don't allow anyone to make you feel stuck. 266 00:18:01,360 --> 00:18:05,720 All go to places where I can let people hang out with their fractions. 267 00:18:05,720 --> 00:18:10,880 Hop right over those heavy cement barricades and align my goals with those who want to thrive 268 00:18:10,880 --> 00:18:12,840 in the gray zone. 269 00:18:12,840 --> 00:18:16,440 When you set yourself free, you are. 270 00:18:16,440 --> 00:18:19,920 The world is full of incredible people and opportunities. 271 00:18:19,920 --> 00:18:22,840 You're never stuck if you don't want to be. 272 00:18:22,840 --> 00:18:27,320 All you must do is use your mind to imagine the life you want. 273 00:18:27,320 --> 00:18:32,960 Be curious enough to chase it down and put the right people in your path. 274 00:18:32,960 --> 00:18:38,280 Together you will be compelled to celebrate yourself, take steps forward, and no longer 275 00:18:38,280 --> 00:18:41,400 see your differences as adversity. 276 00:18:41,400 --> 00:18:47,240 Together as your superpower of healthy checks and balances, breaking up monotony, learning 277 00:18:47,240 --> 00:18:49,960 to empathize and adapting. 278 00:18:49,960 --> 00:18:56,120 You'll change unproductive behaviors in supercharge the spirit of other trailblazers. 279 00:18:56,120 --> 00:19:01,000 As a project manager, I've navigated through adversity, by adhering to my purpose-driven 280 00:19:01,000 --> 00:19:03,480 path, which I crafted uniquely. 281 00:19:03,480 --> 00:19:07,800 It's been a journey of self-exploration, like no other. 282 00:19:07,800 --> 00:19:11,760 Both professionally and personally, I am Kinga. 283 00:19:11,760 --> 00:19:14,600 I know who I am. 284 00:19:14,600 --> 00:19:20,360 Ground yourself in who you are, stay curious and open-minded, open your heart, be kind, and 285 00:19:20,360 --> 00:19:23,720 demand no less from the people around you. 286 00:19:23,720 --> 00:19:28,640 Together we can forge ahead, leveraging our collective strengths and experiences. 287 00:19:28,640 --> 00:19:34,440 It's in the power of community, seeking opportunities, and creating systems of acceptance 288 00:19:34,440 --> 00:19:45,000 that we can overcome any challenge and achieve anything. 289 00:19:45,000 --> 00:19:49,440 That's all for today's episode of the Level Up Academy podcast. 290 00:19:49,440 --> 00:19:54,760 I hope you found inspiration and valuable insights to carry into your daily life. 291 00:19:54,760 --> 00:20:00,640 If you're eager to dive deeper, be sure to check out our book Beyond Boundaries, Sriving 292 00:20:00,640 --> 00:20:04,960 Life's Graves Zone. 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