Hey LEX-

I can vividly remember being in situations where I didn't want to be EXTRA.

Situations where I shrank and literally made myself smaller so that I wouldn't take shine away from those around me.

As dyslexics, we're full of humility. Because we've had to withstand battling perceived weaknesses and shortcominmgs, we're extra empathetic and understanding.

We know all too well what's it like to struggle so naturally, we don't want that same struggle for others.

But instead, we overcompensate. We play small and weaponize our humility against ourselves.

Humility is critical to character but so is taking the bull by the horns.

There's a level at which your humility works against you.

The moment you decide to shave off your edges to fit someone else's plan is not compromise - it's surrender.

Losing yourself and compromise are not the same. Losing yourself is just that - giving up the key parts of yourself that make you who you are to fit some mold is not the same as finding common ground so that a project or relationship can move forward.

Finding your Zone of Power requires embracing your edges, not sanding them down.

So who are you?

Who do you want to be?

Who are you becoming?

Your Overview Effect isn't complete until you recognize not just what makes you tick - but what makes you SHINE.

Shine On You Crazy Diamond!