Watching Raul Cuero's interview, I felt inspired. He has overcome so many obstacles and followed his passions to the point where, despite public opinion, he is a successful athlete and scientist. Making something meaningful out of your life is hard enough, but succeeding in an environment where everyone looks down on you must be unbelievably difficult. So while his whole life story is impressive, my attention mostly gravitated towards the term "Universal Consciousness".
Cuero describes how in order to succeed in life, you must shape yourself and your actions around that which is universal, such as nature. You have to be aware of your surroundings in order to coexist, and you have to understand how the world works in order to flourish within it. But when the world around you is saturated with prejudice, it is that much harder to accept the awful stereotypes and judgements that surround you. The fact that Cuero has a "Universal Consciousness" and embraces all the unfortunate "predicaments" around him makes his life's journey that much more inspiring.
This most definitely influences anyone's everyday lives. In order for anyone to accomplish any goal, they must understand and accept the setting that they are in. For example, you won't make it onto the soccer team if you don't assess your competition, the coaches, the competitiveness of the team, and your own conditions. Likewise, Cuero wouldn't have succeeded in basketball if he didn't assess his fellow athletes, the environment in which the team existed, his mentors views of him, and his own abilities. Whether it's a simple achievement like getting an A on a paper, or an outstanding achievement like being elected President of the United States, one absolutely has to have a strong sense of Universal Consciousness.
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