Kitabı oku: «The girl who dared», sayfa 2

Chapter I
Certainty

The overarching idea is to bring certainty to the masses.

Who am I? What defines me? Where am I heading? What do I want and do not want?

Imagine for a moment that our world is dual, and every action can be categorized as either “good” or “bad.” From this general sense of certainty an individual certainty emerges when a person consistently makes the right choices. They know exactly what is “yes” and what is “no.” There’s no doubt, no inner tension. They develop naturally: having gained critical mass at their level by making the right choices they undergo a quantum leap to the next level.

But there’s a second path – the path of uncertainty and doubt. If someone is stuck in the swamp of fears and confusion, they are highly likely to make flawed choices, stray far from their essence, and eventually see their entire system collapse like a house of cards.

Certainty is a state where a person knows clearly where he or she is going and why. It’s what will help people navigate life in the new world – the world we’ve all already transitioned into.

We’ve entered an era of speed, where people must feel themselves from within and answer honestly: Who am I? What defines me? Where am I heading? What do I want and do not want? This is the time to become your own filter, transitioning from being a mere conduit to a transmitter.

I am Yulia Kolomina. At one point I found clarity on every level of my being through numerous transformations, sessions with specialists and life lessons. I’ve developed clear filters and a worldview that help me answer daily questions and choose between a “yes” and a “no.” Now I feel the strength and desire to share my thoughts with the world, to express this.

When you know exactly what you want from the world, the world gives it to you – even if it doesn’t seem so at first. To see this in action, read up on the theory of red cars. In brief, recall how many red cars you noticed last time you were out. One? Three? Maybe none? Now imagine you were rewarded handsomely for spotting every red car. Do you think you’d have counted more?

The same goes for opportunities that literally fly past us. When a person is uncertain, they face two scenarios:

1) Failing to notice these fleeting opportunities.

2) Grasping at every opportunity, without discerning whether it truly resonates.

Of course, trying something new is always exciting. But, as I always say, if you want something, at least start breathing in the direction of your desire, goal or dream.

The Girl Who Dared is my story! The story of a free-spirited, jazzing Yulia Kolomina.

Why should you read my first book? – And why not?!

I fell down and rose up, felt sadness and sought reasons to be happy. I’ve learned to believe, savor life, live in the moment, and, finally, I found myself. If I could do it, so can anyone who picks up this book.

So, without further ado – let’s go! Ahead lies a year that completely transformed my life, along with decisions that drove changes during different phases of my growth. I believe that is a good reason to dive in!

The timeline of my year always begins with my birthday. And so, the first day of my 31st year arrived. It was raining outside. I was lying under a blanket with a fever of 102°F and the clear realization that I could finally exhale. All my unresolved issues were behind me.

At 31, I was a grown woman – free of obligations, forgiving my parents for all childhood misadventures, and loving and appreciating them. Perhaps I needed to “suffer through” that day to exhale and move forward, to broaden my horizons. After all, I’d thoroughly studied myself inside and out.

The story of how I became who I am today could be described as zigzag. Since childhood, I was like a little Napoleon, capturing attention and holding onto it with ease. In kindergarten, I already knew what I wanted. It was there that my first stage personas emerged, my first performances in front of real audiences, and networking with other carefree kids like myself. Kindergarten taught me not to fear self-expression – a skill I carried forward into the next phase of life.

I’d call my school years “The Path of a Young Leader.” It was then that I began racking up achievements – victories in nationwide competitions, the title of “Exceptional Child of Russia”, and the role of chairperson of the Regional Children’s Parliament. I always balanced school, fun, and rest with ease. My inner perfectionism and drive for excellence showed me that I could bring any dream to life. Next such dream was earning a degree with honors, confirming my graduation in International Law.

Despite my young age, by the time of graduation from the university, I had amassed a wealth of knowledge thatъ not only helped me move from a small Siberian town to Moscow but also secure a position as the head of the legal department at the Federal Bureau of Technical Inventory.

After working in law for several years and gaining valuable experience, I realized I had a fire inside – a storm of ideas yearning to ignite hearts everywhere. And so began a new chapter: creating my own event management agency.

The first project was a wedding festival for 5,000 people. We unveiled a new bridal dress collection in a historic castle in St. Petersburg, preceded by numerous campaigns to build up excitement.

Next came a new level: organizing the “NANO-City” festival – a city of accessible, fascinating and entertaining science. In a short time, I developed a project for 20,000 attendees. On 3,000 square meters, my team and I showcased the best global achievements in science and technology. Visitors saw flying cars, futuristic architecture, robot battles, and even took part in laser sword duels.