Before you can build a life of confidence, purpose, and fulfillment, you have to start with the roots—your identity. Too often we try to define ourselves by achievements, titles, or relationships. But those things shift. When they change, people feel lost—because their identity was built on unstable ground. What We Believe About Identity: - Identity is discovered, not created. Who you are was already set before the world gave you labels. - Identity is foundational. Without clarity on who you are, everything else—purpose, goals, relationships—lacks alignment. - Purpose follows identity. Only when you know who you are can you truly know what you are meant to do. Think of a tree: - Roots = Identity (hidden but essential). - Trunk = Beliefs and values (how you stand). - Crown = Purpose and expression (what the world sees). If the roots are weak, the whole tree struggles. If the roots are strong, the tree flourishes. Reflection Question: What “roots” have you been standing on—labels, expectations, or the truth of who you really are? Drop your thoughts below. Let’s start building strong foundations together.