In his book, Sapiens, the historian Yuval Noah Harari, mentions that each of our lives is themed around a story. It is what influences our life choices. It’s always there, even if it is subconscious.

When I asked this question to myself, the answer popped out immediately. Learning and growth. Looking back on all my past experiences, ever since childhood, whether it was migrating to a new country at the age of 17 or picking up a new language, the motivation to learn and grow has been the catalyst.

There is a security and comfort in knowing the foundation of your own life story. It is like an anchor that gives you tacit confidence in the decisions you make, regardless of the final outcome.

Ever since acknowledging my life story, I have found strength in knowing that even if I fell, I took those steps to grow and the fall could never be a failure.