04/22/2024
Being inspired✨
From Seth Casden ‘91:
In 2008, my high school Latin teacher passed away, Dr. William Turner Levy.
For many people, that may not seem like a huge deal.
But he had been my friend and close confidant for 20+ years, long after I graduated from Viewpoint School.
When I wasn’t given the support I needed as a teenager, he took me under his wing.
Later in life, when I was starting Hologenix, LLC, he mentored me – teaching me how to look at life and entrepreneurship in creative ways.
His unconditional love and support gave me the confidence I needed to push this company forward.
Without him, Hologenix would not be where it is today.
That’s why when he was in his time of need –
Sick in a hospital bed near the end of his life –
I did my best to be there for him.
I visited regularly to chat about life.
When he could no longer talk, I went to RadioShack and bought a portable CD player – remember those?
We’d listen to one of his favorite classics, Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick” on CD.
Though he is no longer with us, his legacy continues to drive my values and inspire my day-to-day actions.
As an entrepreneur, I’ve learned that inspiration can come in many forms.
But at the end of the day, behind every passionate entrepreneur –
There’s an important mentor, friend, coach, parent, sibling, or teacher who gave them the unconditional support they needed to succeed.
And this is the most powerful source of inspiration.
