11/21/2025
Option 1 or Option 2
This was the fourth instalment of Chiasma - a series of videos I created years ago that blended eyecare, philosophy, and spoken-word style delivery.
This video opened some interesting doors in my career. In particular, it was directly related to me being offered a chance to give a TEDx talk.
And, in fact, I ended my TEDx talk by delivering this exact passage.
But, this video (and likely the TEDx) wouldn’t have been possible if I hadn’t stepped out of my comfort zone many months earlier when I initially decided to create the Chiasma series.
It wouldn’t have been possible if I hadn’t overcome my imposter syndrome each time I was about to post one of these videos… sitting there staring at the screen with the mouse cursor hovering over the “post” button wondering if/how people would judge me for trying to be something I’m not.
In those moments, I had two options:
1. Stay the same and one day wonder “what if”
2. Do the thing. Maybe succeed, maybe fail. But, learn. And not have to wonder.
So which do you choose?
Option 1 or Option 2?
