Someday It'll Be You

Last night, I attended a little mixer for an organization where I teach a workshop called, "Acting as a Career." I ran into a young woman who took the class a few weeks back. We were excited to see one another and I could tell she wanted to share what she'd been up to since our last meeting.

"I'm writing a monologue," she told me. "And here's a video clip of a presentation I gave in class." She beamed with pride as she showed me the performance.

I told her I was immensely proud of the initiative she'd taken into getting her voice out into the world. "You're doing everything right," I told her. "You're meeting new people, taking classes, and really putting yourself out there." 

Just before I left I told her one last thing: "One day, you'll be the one people come to for advice. Someday people will look up to you and ask you to share all the lessons you've learned on your journey." She smiled as we parted ways. I could tell she was up to the task.

Pass on what you know.