Things that move your world

There are people, places, events, conversations, ideas, music, failures, books (and the list goes on) that introduces people to themselves.  Things that move your world.

Through a conversation with your best friend 5 years ago you discovered that you definitely wanted to attend a school of fine arts - a seminal moment in your life.  It was hearing a story of how  one of your parents almost didn't get into college that drives you everyday.  Remembering that first time you discovered a new artist that opened you up to different music ideas and new tastes that pushed your own musical interests into new realms. 

Its these things that make us who we are, what we do and why.

Its not our cars that draw people to us.  People don't really care how much money you make. Your job and what you do at work isn't the end all be all in life.  And its definitely not about how you'll soon be the new owner of one of the hottest new gadgets hitting the market come next month.  Not even close.

What it is, is our stories. 

What were you doing 10 years ago that you'll laugh about today?  How did your first girlfriend/boyfriend crush your heart? During your last road trip or vacation, what did you see that you would want to share with a friend?  What was an absolutely unforgettable childhood memory?

This is the core, the centerpiece, the crux - the stories of our life.  The ups and downs we experience.  The adversities in each of our lives that introduce us to who we are (or are not).  Then we give back by sharing these stories with friends, co-workers, brothers, mothers, colleagues, bosses, wives, lovers and the list goes on. 

This is what it's about.  The personal anecdotes that help people understand why you became a biologist. Why you are afraid of small spaces.  Why you started your own company.  What's happened in your life or going on right now that tells the story of who you are and the things that move your world.