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TELL ME A STORY

Be True to Yourself!

by Charles Shambry, CC

JK Rowling always said, “All I ever wanted to tell you no? Did you
do was write novels.” have someone tell
On YouTube, there are many videos to watch. you to be realistic? Did you have haters? Did you
There are categories of content such as comedy, have someone tell you to modify your dreams?
action, drama, animation—and the list continues. Have you ever been considered a dreamer?
YouTube can be a source for motivation and I’ve learned that regardless of what people say,
inspiration as categories to view. it is vital to trust your gut. It is a high priority to
In search for some inspiration, I came across a listen to the inner voice telling you it’s the right
speech on YouTube, from JK Rowling, the author thing. Follow what brings you joy. Follow your
behind the Harry Potter franchise. The speech inner urges for something more that makes life
was directed towards graduates of Harvard thrilling and exciting.
University as a commencement speech. I was Charles Shambry joined New Horizons in 2014.
moved by her words. Before she became the In his spare time he enjoys creating Youtube videos.
first billionaire writer in history, I didn’t know He is a writer. entrepreneur, motivational speaker,
that she had early critics. I was unaware that she and Wealth Management Consultant.
had doubters of her talent even before she ever
thought seriously of becoming a writer.
She was convinced at a very young age all she
ever wanted to do was write novels. Her parents
were not hopeful of these persists and thoughts. Follow your
They urged her to make a living doing regular
employment. To please her parents, instead of
studying English Literature in college which dreams and the
was her interest, she read for a B.A. in French
and Classics at the University of Exeter. After
graduating from Exeter in 1986, she moved to universe will
London to work as a researcher and bilingual
secretary for Amnesty International.
Like J.K. Rowling, I have had friends and open doors for
family deter me from my dreams. I’m sure that
I’m not alone. I was convinced that all I ever
wanted to do was be a public speaker. It was like you where there
a voice I heard inside of me saying yes. It was a
hint of inspiration telling me this is the way.
When I presented speeches or sermons it was were only walls.
the only thing that I had done in my life that
made feel good and complete as an occupation.
The moments of speaking in front of a group
just felt right, as trying on properly fitted shoes Julie Becker
or gloves.
You may have wanted to be a painter, dancer,
singer, etc. Did you have someone in your life

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