You don’t get to choose where your story begins — but you do get to choose where it goes. You may carry inherited fears, inherited silence, inherited limits… but you also carry potential. And that potential is nurtured — not inherited.Every time you speak when you were taught to stay quiet, Every time you heal what others chose to ignore, Every time you build something better — for yourself or others — You are not just becoming you. You are becoming the first in your story to break cycles. To rewrite patterns. To lead with intention instead of instinct.So don’t underestimate the power of your daily choices. Don’t dismiss the value of your inner work. You are not stuck with the version of you shaped only by your past — you are sculpting the future version of you with everything you nurture today.Because overcoming nature with nurture isn’t just survival — it’s transformation. And that is how you truly, finally, become you. Jürgen Vleminckx is an entrepreneur, startup advisor, and investment professional with over a decade of experience in advising and investing in early and growth-stage tech and consumer businesses. Passionate about guiding founders through the art of strategic growth, fundraising, and monetization, he has played a pivotal role in scaling ventures and advising high-net-worth investors.He is also the founder of CapNova, a Digital Multi-Family Office platform revolutionizing alternative asset management through technology and community collaboration.At TEDx, Jürgen shares insights on navigating the unscripted journey of entrepreneurship, depression, and self-discovery. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx