What would you tell your younger self?

Our Uncommon Ambassadors, Himanshu and Darren, reflect on their past and advise their younger selves not to put too much pressure on themselves.

Despite appearing happy-go-lucky, Darren, a tech entrepreneur and triathele, who also has autism, ADHD and Tourette’s Syndrome, struggled with self-doubt and the desire to conform to others' standards, especially in academic settings.

Himanshu, a banking executive who has ADHD, emphasized the importance of not comparing oneself to peers, as it led to unnecessary self-criticism. He encouraged a more relaxed approach and adoption of a kinder inner dialogue to avoid harsh self-judgment.