You can't be what you can't see. Expose yourself to more role

Opening Scene – Narrated by Host

The room was softly lit, the glow of the desk lamp illuminating scattered papers and books. Jack sat at his desk, looking down at the pages before him, but his thoughts seemed far removed from the work. His eyes were distant, his mind clearly absorbed in something deeper. The hum of the city outside barely filtered in, the stillness inside creating a quiet space that felt both familiar and weighted with unspoken thoughts.

Jeeny sat nearby, a cup of tea in her hands, watching Jack with an understanding glance. She could feel the restlessness in the room, the weight of ideas not yet expressed. She waited, knowing that sometimes the right words could help break the silence and bring clarity to his thoughts.

Host: The room felt thick with unspoken reflections, waiting for the right moment to shift.

Jeeny: Her voice was calm, but filled with purpose, breaking the silence. “Jack, I came across a quote today that made me think of you. It’s from Jay Shetty. He said, ‘You can’t be what you can’t see. Expose yourself to more role models and diverse experience to broaden your perspectives and ideas.’ What do you think about that?”

Jack: His eyes flickered up to meet hers, the weight of the words sinking in. He leaned back in his chair, fingers lightly tapping on the desk as he considered the quote. “It’s a powerful idea, isn’t it? The notion that we can’t envision what we can’t experience or see for ourselves. It’s like we’re limited by the examples around us, by the role models we have, or more often, the lack of them.”

He paused, his voice becoming more reflective. “The world is so vast, with so many different experiences and perspectives. But if we only ever see one type of success or one version of what we can be, how can we dream beyond that? How can we break free from the limitations we impose on ourselves if we never see someone else break those same boundaries?”

Jeeny: She nodded slowly, her gaze steady, clearly understanding the depth of what he was saying. “Exactly. It’s about representation and exposure. When we see someone who looks like us, or comes from a similar background, achieving things we never thought possible, it opens our minds to the possibility that we too can achieve it. It’s not just about seeing success; it’s about seeing it in a way that feels accessible and real.”

Her voice softened, almost reassuring, as she added, “The more we expose ourselves to different role models, different experiences, the more we realize how much potential we really have. We’re not limited to the ideas we grew up with. There’s so much more out there, and the more we see of it, the more we can begin to shape our own vision of success.”

Jack: His expression softened, the weight of her words sinking in. “Yeah, I think that’s what I’ve been missing. I’ve always been focused on a very narrow definition of success, one that fits into the box I was given, the one that feels safe. But maybe I’ve been limiting myself by not looking at other examples, other paths. There are so many different ways to be successful, to make an impact, and I’ve been blind to it.”

He smiled slightly, a quiet realization forming. “Maybe the key is to seek out those diverse examples, to expose myself to more possibilities, so I can broaden my own perspective. The more I see, the more I understand that success isn’t one-size-fits-all.”

Jeeny: She smiled softly, her eyes filled with encouragement. “Exactly. And it’s not just about success in the traditional sense. It’s about expanding your view of what’s possible — in every area of life. When we expose ourselves to different stories, different people, different experiences, we realize that there is no one path to growth, to achievement, or to fulfillment.”

Her voice grew a little more hopeful. “When we surround ourselves with diverse role models, we open ourselves up to endless opportunities for growth. We learn that there is no single story of what we can achieve, and that freedom is what allows us to build our own.”

Jack: He nodded slowly, the weight of her words settling over him like a quiet epiphany. “I see now. It’s not just about having role models who are successful in the way we traditionally think of success. It’s about looking at all the different ways people are defining success, and seeing how their experiences can teach us to redefine our own path.”

He smiled, a sense of clarity breaking through. “Maybe it’s time to start exposing myself to more stories, to more perspectives, to more experiences. The more I see, the more I realize how much potential there is for growth and opportunity.”

Jeeny: She smiled warmly, her voice full of quiet pride. “Exactly. There’s a whole world of possibilities waiting to be discovered, and the key is to start looking beyond the boundaries we’ve set for ourselves. When we open our eyes to what others have accomplished, we see new ways to pursue our own dreams, new paths to explore. It’s about embracing the power of diversity and using it to fuel our own journey.”

Host: The room felt lighter now, the earlier restlessness replaced by a sense of clarity. Jack seemed to have found peace in the understanding that to grow, to evolve, he needed to expose himself to more examples, more diverse experiences, and new perspectives. The world outside continued its steady rhythm, but inside, the realization had settled: the path to success, and to greater possibilities, starts with opening our minds to the broader picture, and seeing the endless ways to achieve, grow, and thrive.

End Scene.