Almost a decade ago, I gave a speech at high school graduation about the impact that we have on others even though I was terrified of public speaking. I memorized it, and delivered it flawlessly, but I refused to listen to the recording. I was scared that it wasn’t as impactful as I hoped it would be, or that I would be embarrassed by how I sounded.

7 years later I remembered that speech and I finally listened out of curiosity. And when I listened at last, I was so inspired by what I said, that I thought, “I should have a podcast.” I’ve never missed a week since then. Great gifts are hidden in the shadows, if only we dare to look at them.