At five, people called me a ‘wunderkind’ because of my easy mastery of math, music, writing and languages and natural athletic ability. I liked almost any athletic activity I tried, ranging from soccer to some gymnastics, skiing, ballet and horseback riding. Looking back, I think joy had a lot to do with it. I had a very happy early childhood filled with love and beauty and so many good memories, they sustain me even today!

Apart from starting a business, I can’t say I lived up to that potential - yet and even there, I am behind in where I need to be. I hope I do to live up to that in this next year and beyond, or what is the point really? Having potential is not enough. Living up to it is.