IT'S YOUR STORY. Here's How You Own It.

Video Summary:

The world's relentless pace demands constant reinvention, yet most accomplished leaders fall into a dangerous trap when it's time for their next move. Despite commanding respect for decades, these same leaders suddenly question whether their proven expertise matters only within the narrow context in which they built it. They confuse context with capabilities.

OWN YOUR STORY. This is the act of recognizing that who you are today gives you the authority to decide what your experiences mean. When you let a past role define your capabilities, it creates a cascade of self-doubt, blinding you to the transferable power built through every success and failure.

REFRAME YOUR PAST. Your experiences are the raw material, and you are the author who decides what story they tell. That venture that didn't work out taught you invaluable lessons in risk assessment. The job that was a poor fit helped you clarify your non-negotiable values. That unconventional path you chose gave you a unique perspective that others will never have. Your past doesn't define you; how you interpret it does.

IDENTIFY YOUR TURNING POINTS. Move beyond the achievements on your resume to the moments that truly built your character. These are not the stories for your LinkedIn profile. They are the struggles, the near-misses, and the quiet victories that forged your resilience and judgment. Ask yourself: "What was my hardest challenge, and what did that experience teach me about who I am?"

RECLAIM YOUR FUTURE. Stop letting market conditions, industry norms, or other people's expectations write your next chapter. Your unique experiences have given you a perspective that allows you to create something no one else can.

When you truly own your past, perceived limitations disappear. You can finally see a future that is clear and aligned with who you are and who you aspire to become.

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TAKE Action  

As you move forward today, remember this:

• If you're not the owner of your story during inevitable change, you become its victim.

• Every day you don't actively define your next chapter, someone else is defining it for you.

Stop confusing where you built your expertise with what you're actually capable of creating.

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