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Every morning when I wake up, I experience an exquisite joy —the joy of being Salvador Dalí— and I ask myself in rapture: What wonderful things is this Salvador Dalí going to accomplish today?
– Salvador Dali, Spanish Surrealist Artist
Are you ready to begin your journey to becoming the greatest version of you? Wonderful! Imagine tapping into your greatness like:
- Surrealist Painter Salvador Dali who became one of the world’s greatest artists and created art that challenges us to think deeply.
- Mahatma Ghandi who became one of the world’s greatest leaders and led a non-violent movement that liberated an entire nation from foreign rule.
- Philanthropist and TV Mogul Oprah Winfrey is one of the world’s greatest teachers who creates programs that teaches us how to live our best lives.
Each has one thing in common:
They are clear on who they are.
Take the example of philanthropist, actress, and global media leader Oprah Winfrey. She has proven she is completely clear on who she is, understanding and being able to articulate:
- Her Story: Born into poverty in the Jim Crow south to a single mother, she grew up loving books and helping others. At the age of 17 while picking up her prize for winning the Miss Fire Prevention contest sponsored by a local radio station – a watch and digital radio clock – the DJ asked if she wanted to hear her voice on tape. After hearing her speak three sentences, she was offered her first job in broadcasting. The rest is history.
- Her Worthiness: Not fitting the mainstream society’s standards of physical appearance or way of being, Winfrey rejected those views and accepted herself unconditionally – both strengths and weaknesses. She understands she does not need to earn others’ approval or fit others’ expectations in order to be worthy.
- Her Values and Convictions: Education, Empowerment of children / women/ girls, Gender and Racial Equality, Spirituality
- Her Strengths and Weaknesses: Communication, Empathy, Generosity, People Pleasing, Perfectionism, Hard Work, Leadership
Knowing where she came from and who she was, she could create a vision and mission for herself. This included her purpose, her brand, and her business that touches so many lives around the world.
On this page, you will find posts to help you gain clarity on who you are through brief questions, exercises, and examples. These posts will help you self-reflect and get to know the four key aspects of who you are, specifically:
- Your Story (History)
- Your Worthiness
- Your Values and Convictions
- Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Ready? Start your journey to greatness here by becoming clear on who you are.
- Your First Step: Imagine that you have greatness within you.
- Understanding You and Your Story: Your Inner Child
- Your Next Step: Get to Know You a Little Better
(c) Dave Williams, January 2023