Break Out of Your Cycle

Rinse, wash, repeat. In today’s world, each of us is encouraged to develop our routines

and know them inside out. Sit here, say that, do this. From the time we are 5 years old, we lose

our sense of self and follow the whims of a boring alarm. But not me.

My personal ethos is intentionally vague. Each day, I tell myself to “live on a limb”. The

phrase is something my brother and I have taken to heart. We were partners in creativity from

the moment he was born. We remind each other to remember the curiosity of our childhoods

and use it to maximize our day-to-day lives. It is our agreement to each other to break out of our

cyclical, boring lives.

Creativity is an ongoing pursuit. Creativity is not easy, which is why I have to constantly

remind myself to take risks. But, the end result is worth the struggle.

It is my mission that I find something unique to challenge myself each day. Whether it’s

talking making a new friend, eating a different food, or learning about something new, I’m always

breaking my boundaries. To me, there is never a dull moment, so long as you find a reason for it

not to be. I strive to make each day meaningful and memorable. Don’t see your day as a list of

things to get done. Rather, treat it how it deserves to be - an opportunity to push the boundaries

and grow.

By: Connor Oviatt

Year: Sophomore

Major: Business Analytics and Entrepreneurship

Hometown: Akron, OH

Fun Fact: I was born in the same hospital as LeBron James and Steph Curry