Fallows, Maya
My 10 words are dominated by two ideas: the authenticity of oneself and the how you feel about life as an individual. I want to be earnest and authentic in the work I produce in my lifetime. I also want my personal brand to be seen as someone who places a high value in being considerate of all people in my design, and finds adaptive solutions to issues through cleverness. I believe intelligence isn’t a talent, but something that is pursued and a way of thought. I want to be in constant pursuit of intelligence, and to constantly desire growing my mind and perspective of the world, along with broadening my knowledge. I want to delight in every aspect of my everyday life, the highs and lows. I want to be clever and never stuck in one way of thinking. More than anything, I want to have the audacity to pursue my life in a way that I find both authentic and delightful, and to be true to my values rather than constantly seek to please others. I’ve spent a lot of my life seeking outward approval, and unlearning that has been incredibly challenging but rewarding. Seeking inward approval has ignited a passion within myself and has completely changed how I see the world. Taking delight and pleasure in the mundane makes life more enjoyable, and is a pursuit that every person is worthy of. 74
