genuinely think that for a young person to reach or unlock their full potential there needs to be 1-2 people who really *believe* in them or try to train them after seeing a spark of unpolished brilliance. no man is an island
See beyond yourself whenever possible. See what happens when you de-center your own singular life and show up for the pains and joys of other people. See what shifts in you when you tether yourself to your inherent connectedness by way of empathy. See what changes when you stop thinking about yourself so much. I say this so lovingly