Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?

Culture, economic circumstances, family traditions, local customs and more can often influence us more than we realize. With the benefit of hindsight, we asked some wise and experienced members of our community whether they think they are doing what they were meant to do or told to do.

Madeleine Rheinheimer

For a while, I was doing what I was told to do — the version of success that everyone claps for. I followed the structure, built the résumé, played the part. And for a bit, it worked. But somewhere along the way, I stopped recognizing myself in the process. I was surviving, not creating. Producing, not connecting. Read more>>

Alexis Magness

I’m absolutely doing what I was born to do. No one told me to be a realtor. In fact, my degree from ASU is a Bachelor of Science in Design! After graduating from ASU, I worked in the marketing department of a law firm for several years and then became marketing coordinator for a real estate company here in the Valley. Read more>>

Isaac Navias

I believe I was put on this planet to be an explorer. To learn from my explorations and teach others the lesson gained. I am proud to say not only have I set my life up to explore mostly full time (I travel at least 6 months a year) but in 2024 put into action teaching others the lessons I’ve learned. Read more>>