I was recently asked a series of questions as I applied to the Tedxgr event. These questions prompted me to not only respond but to also think about the answer on a deeper level. I have never been to a Tedxgr event but I am looking forward to being a part of the event this year. The following is a part of the Tedxgr application and I encourage others to apply.
“Being a part of a Mexican family and having been raised in a Spanish-speaking household has shaped me into who I am today.”
Tell us a few details about yourself: Ex. What magazines, books or blogs are you reading? What is your favorite station on Pandora or Spotify? What is your favorite app? What drives you to get up everyday? What motivates you?
I like to read books from Latino authors such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Juan Rulfo but I also like novels by Chuck Palahniuk and other contemporary works. My favorite station on Pandora (currently) is Kings of Leon but whenever I get bored of the same stations, I always go back to listening to the Beatles. My favorite app right now is probably Flixster because I’m able to see movie ratings before driving to the movie theatre or before renting a movie. This app has saved me from making the mistake of sitting through a movie that sounded like a good idea only to find out that it was a rotten tomato.
What motivates me? My family. Being a part of a Mexican family and having been raised in a Spanish-speaking household has shaped me into who I am today. My parents’ hard work, their motivation to raise their children, and their everlasting hope in each of their kids is what fuels and motivates me to succeed.
What motivates you to succeed?
By Salvador Lopez
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