When someone calls me pretty but that's the least interesting thing about me

@livviazhang

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Why it worked

The video effectively uses a 'humblebrag' format, showcasing a wide range of impressive accomplishments to counter a superficial compliment. This relatable yet aspirational narrative appeals to viewers by highlighting depth and diverse talents.

Summary

This slideshow highlights the creator's diverse accomplishments beyond her appearance, including founding a major nonprofit, writing a bestseller, excelling in sports, and speaking at conferences. It showcases her multifaceted success and drive from a young age.

Structure

1Introduction: Beyond beauty
2Professional achievements (Forbes, nonprofit, book)
3Athletic achievements (leg day, swimming, running)
4Creative and intellectual pursuits (art, writing, reading)
5Public speaking and business ventures
6Concluding thought on multifaceted success

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#harvard #trending #academicweapon #workhardplayhard #fyp

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Forbes: merely APPEARS (a watermark/logo on a screenshot). Removing it would not change what happens in the video. Cancer Kids First: ACTS (it is the name of the nonprofit the creator founded and runs, which is a significant part of her accomplishments). Removing it would change the context of her achievements. Youth (The Young Person's Guide to Starting a Nonprofit): ACTS (it is a book written by the creator, which is presented as an accomplishment). Removing it would remove a key achievement from the video. FBL CANADA CNLO 2026: merely APPEARS (a logo on a screen at a conference). Removing it would not change what happens in the video. TEDx: merely APPEARS (a logo on a stage backdrop). Removing it would not change what happens in the video. FILA: merely APPEARS (a logo on shoes). Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

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When someone calls me pretty but that's the least interesting thing about me Made the Forbes list before I was legal Olivia Zhang Founder, Cancer Kids First McLean, Virginia Built the biggest youth-led nonprofit helping other kids with cancer (+ to change what it means when young people lead!) Can kill a leg day like no other 4 sets 8-10 reps light work Wrote a book that became Amazon's #1 bestseller... also before I could drink Made the Junior Olympics + set a team record in swim Travel every week FOR FREE for conferences & speeches Gave a TEDx talk about the power of social media (even though I had a fear of public speaking) Played 10+ sports before giving them all up to run my nonprofit happy half !!! 13.11 mi 1:58:46 time 9:04 min/mi 1,643 Calories Never properly trains but loves running distance Love art (& actually got pretty good) This was from when I was 12 Love getting super creative with designing things Had a jewelry, art, & tie-dye business before graduating high school Will read 3 books a night Feel the best when grinding out a workout at 6 AM post-going out Ran Stumbled into my first barry's class drunk Ran again Soul cycle Ran again Loveeee writing + submitting personal essays & memoirs... it's how I cope with difficult things :)