What Matters Most to You and Why?

A common theme in my life has been sacrifice.  

When I was younger, I took it to mean sacrificing money, effort, and time.  

As I matured, this grew to become sacrificing something even harder to let go of: delusional beliefs that I held dear. 

When I faced numerous setbacks, in sports, martial arts, or my companies, the harsh reality of my shortcomings shattered my world.  

To move forward, I had to confront my limited mindset. 

In hindsight, those moments were painful, but also opportunities to acquire life’s most precious gift: perspective.

Note: This is a direct excerpt from my Stanford: "What Matters Most to You and Why?" Essay that got me accepted into the MSx Program at the Graduate School of Business.