We truly live in a multiverse. Throughout life, we interact with different people, cultures, beliefs, and circumstances—all of which try to define us and assign us a place in the world. At the same time, each of us carries a personal universe in our minds, shaped by our own fears, hopes, and visions of what life should look like. Sometimes, we project these inner worlds outward—but more often than not, they remain confined to our imagination.
If you pause and observe the world around you, you’ll realize that everything was built by people no different than you or me. People who followed their passion—often in defiance of what others or society expected of them. A few weeks ago, I came across the incredible story of how the Statue of Liberty came to be. What began as a dream in the mind of one person eventually took shape, becoming a cultural masterpiece that inspired hope and lifted the spirits of generations of immigrants arriving in New York City in search of a better life.
I don’t know exactly what it takes to achieve something on the scale of what Bartholdi did—but I do know this: without the belief that our ideas can become real, none of it would have ever existed. To be truly free—to rule over your own life—you must first create it. Shape it with intention. Project it into the world with boldness and love.
Do your best work. Pour your passion into it. And in doing so, you’ll become the king of your own kingdom—in a multiverse where everyone has the power to shape their own destiny.