The question of the day:

what is something you are glad you were taught/exposed to at a young age that isn't your current profession/role

for me: im really glad I was around people who encouraged me to participate in various activities at a young age (music, video editing, photography, etc). I even had a stage where my best friend from high school and I played cs:go until 5 am on the weekends  

While I don't do these things now, doing those made me way more comfortable trying new things - it also made me realize that its ok to stop doing something if I don't have any passion for it anymore

I also met so many different kinds of people from doing the above. I 100% think that this helped me get better/get out of my shell a lot

tldr; Sports, The Arts, and Fashion! 

Sports - Though I am not athletic by any means, I would've been way clumsier if it hadn't been for all the classes and sports teams I was signed up for. Having done so many different sports, I also learned what I was good at and still enjoy some of those sports as hobbies. 

The Arts - Growing up I was exposed to a lot of creativity, different art materials, traveled and saw art, met experts at their craft crafting, etc. It was cool getting to meet creatives like artists and musicians. This made me want to be creative and not just devote my time to studying. I think it helped me keep the creative spark alive, even as an adult.

Fashion - I'm not particularly fashionable but I think I have my own distinct style (that often comes hand in hand with function). I think being exposed to fashion at a young age helped me to feel comfortable with not dressing like everybody else and not following trends. I feel more confident in wearing what I want.

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It's amazing how diverse experiences shape us. From discovering hidden athletic talents to nurturing creativity through art, and finding confidence in a unique fashion sense, these journeys are invaluable. Embracing what makes us different is truly empowering. 🌟