You Can too

Written By Faith Turner

The You Can Too series recognizes a group of individuals who I consider to be UNCONFIND. Now there are many other people who you may look up to or may feel fit the representation of what it means to be UNCONFIND, I realize I couldn’t spotlight everyone. There are millions of people in the world who have the potential to be UNCONFIND or already are, just like the people I’ve mentioned or the people you might be thinking about. My point is that if these people can pursue all their passions, why can’t you?

We’ve seen athletes mature into businessmen, activists, and owners. Seen actors become directors, rappers, and investors. Music artists have become chefs, politicians, and producers. Everyone is actively standing up and voicing their opinion. Refusing to shut up and dribble, but instead becoming more than an athlete. Refusing to be shackled to record labels, but instead owning their music. If you look in-depth at some of these individual’s stories, they all started on different paths. You might even resonate with some stories because they may be familiar to your own. 

Every person has a story. I recognize some people are born with more privileges than others. Some are raised in better areas, attend better schools. Some are exposed to more things, whether that be positive or negative, at a younger age than others. When it comes to money, followers, and fame, you don’t need any of those things to be UNCONFIND. The biggest misconception about life is believing that you need money or fame to live life on your terms. Money and fame have created a false reality of what true happiness is. They can indeed provide advantages, but they are not necessities. They don’t provide success, just more opportunities. A family member, a friend, or someone you distantly admire on social media, or from school, could be UNCONFIND. People who we view as “regular or normal” who don’t have big platforms or money, but are living life to its fullest.

People are realizing that they are full of untapped potential. Waiting to use it to accomplish bigger dreams to fuel real-world action. They hold this groundbreaking energy that can inspire you to apply your own goals, aspirations, and imagination to create real-world change in your life. They are authentically continuously being innovative, rebellious, and unconventional regardless of what they have, or where they come from.

The purpose of the You Can Too series was to inspire you to be the best version of yourself. To truly live and broaden your horizons to embrace your passions. It was to help you realize that You Can Too.

Other UNCONFIND Individuals:

  • Tiffany Cross

  • Aisha Curry

  • Steph Curry

  • Nia Dennis

  • Ryan Destiny

  • Simone Douglas

  • Gabbie Douglas

  • Childish Gambino

  • Amanda Gorman

  • Ginger Howard

  • Jcole

  • Colin Kaepernick

  • Kendrick Lamar

  • Don Lemon

  • Lizzo

  • Trevor Noah

  • Noami Osaka

  • Issa Rae

  • Amanda Seales

  • Yara Shahidi

  • Lil Nas X

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