This is probably the biggest revelation I can share.
A former boss once told me this.
“BE AN ENABLER, RED!”
At first, I didn’t understand what this meant.
All my career life—or for the most part—I’ve always worked closely with C-suite executives, especially CEOs and business owners, regardless of whether I was a Multimedia Artist, Creative Director, or Marketing Officer.
Maybe that’s why, somehow, I adopted their way of thinking and acting. And of course, the way they mentored me and how I expressed those skills might not have fit when I tried working in production.
In fact, there have been countless misunderstandings—not because I was trying to outshine others or act like I knew everything, but maybe because I was just naturally competitive back then.
I was trained to always be on point—and my past managers and supervisors can attest to that. The work ethic required when working with C-suite executives is different.
The level of expectation is higher, and the output should always translate as effectively as possible.
I also received multiple recognitions—those with “BEST” in the title—even though I was quite rebellious at the time. But what truly made an impact was the passion and dedication I put into every project.
However, people always had comments like:
“Red, you’re great, but…”
“Red is really good, but…”
“Red, you’re so talented, but…”
For years, I heard those words. I never really knew how to feel about them.
Because deep inside, I knew “I was just being myself.”
I simply wanted to share whatever was inside me…
It didn’t matter whether I worked alone or in a team—most of the time, I felt like some people feared me more than they wanted to work with me. Or maybe, they just didn’t like working with me at all.
But my perspective changed.
I had to reflect on what was blocking the possibilities in front of me.
After months of working on myself, I finally found the light to guide me.
Life is not a competition—you only compete with yourself.
Sometimes, bringing light to others means allowing them to shine as well.
Communication is essential, and learning how to articulate things better is like butter sliding through all possibilities.
And that’s what made me an enabler because…
- ENABLING people to trust themselves and take accountability for their actions is like molding them into better versions of themselves.
- ENABLING others to understand their emotions and live in the moment allows them to express their creativity more freely.
- ENABLING myself to accept that it’s okay to make mistakes and ask for help gives others a chance to understand my thoughts, aspirations, and dreams.
Sometimes, it’s okay to lower my standards, as long as the quality remains the same.
Now, I see things differently.
As I continue on this journey, I hope to build a community where people feel empowered to grow, express themselves, and embrace their full potential.
Because at the end of the day, success isn’t just about how far we go alone—it’s about how much we uplift others along the way.
