Transgender Activism
My last form of art is found in my life as a transgender person: how I live it, act upon it.
When most people hear the word "activist" they often envision marching with signs or screaming at the top of their lungs. Neither approach is my style - but I'm dedicated to furthering progressing the rights of transgender people around the globe.
Entrepreneurial Trailblazer
Perhaps my most important form of activism is through my work. Most consequential trans-success in today's world is from trans-women who leveraged their previous success from their life as a male versus achieving an entirely new vista for success post-transition - or, success occurred in fields like entertainment or high education where market vagaries are less impactful. I noticed the impact real success has on the views of others soon after I completed the sale of my last enterprise: lots of old contacts who previously shed away regained confidence in me - and my new life.
My current venture is another level: a $100MM+ venture. It's not easy. I downplay being trans - lots of people aren't comfortable with that. I've been ridiculed, chided and excluded. Those circumstances motivate me to create such an extraordinary venture that no one can deny its success. The very best rises to the top no matter what the obstacles. Is that fair? Not really. Is it wrong? Who knows? Doesn't really matter: its reality. I choose to never be a victim of my circumstances.
Crossing this chasm is important to me as a person: this will be the biggest venture and financial success of my life. Additionally, like the four-minute mile - it can serve as a beacon of reality for others to accomplish even more. Finally, I rented to dedicate a significant portion of my winnings to support various trans-community needs. Since a trans life often breeds utter financial devastation - the needs are great.
You're Entitled to Disagree
One aspect of traditional activism I don't subscribe to is the trend of not allowing others to "disagree" with your position. A lot of people don't understand transgenderism. Unless you were born with it or are close to someone with this condition - it can often seem impossible to fathom. It took me much of my adult life to sort it all out, deal with it, and resolve these issues. Expected someone who just learns about it to fully comprehend its complexities is unrealistic. Asking them to immediately accept and embrace it as a part of their world is likewise unlikely.
If you don't understand it? That's okay. Don't like it? You're entitled to that emotion. Think it's evil? That's a little "out there" - but you're certainly entitled to your thoughts and opinions. Don't want to work with me or my company because of it? That would be your loss: I'm kind and fun, my venture is first-rate and my integrity is excellent.
Transgender Support Website
I first published my personal transgender website in 1999 - and its one of the few that stayed in existence over that time frame. As I typically do - I went about trying to provide helpful tips and information to others in need - and that content continued to expand over these may years. Its still one of the best free website for anyone to begin their trans-journey from each of the core “beginner participants” in the transgender community - first-time crossdressers, new admirers, and transsexual women just starting their transition.
I consider my continued work in this regard to be one of my most worthy life endeavors. Additionally, since I always identified as an “outsider”? I'm forever inclined to embrace beginners and make them feel extra welcome. I'm likewise dedicated to being a constant reminder that we're all in this together - and that every member of the community has more in common - than not.
A few year ago, I faced a health scare. Turned out to be nothing, but as I reflected upon my life during the week I waited for potentially deadly test results? There was one bit of unfinished business that bothered me: I failed to share all I learned and knew from my transgender struggles. Weird: that was my primary concern when facing possible death. Thus, when I received good news regarding my health? I now make time to add or improve some aspect of this website at least once each month. As we all share important lessons, the next generation of trans-women will leverage success more rapidly.
The side effects from transsexualism impacted every aspect of my existence for almost half a century. I’m forced to admit much of my lifespan is defined from being transgender. However, I’m pretty much over that! Now that I’m almost completely past trans-issues in my life? I’m trying to get on with my life. I hope by my end - my new accomplishments will turn the trans-aspect of my life journey into more of a footnote.
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