We ask each of our guests a simple yet profound question: "Whose life story from your own family would you most want to have documented on film?"
Today's guest: Liam McCormick, Executive Director and Senior Strategist, Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services at UBS
Liam's pick: his paternal grandfather, James McCormick
Sound Bites
- "Knowing something of my past helps me make sense of who I am."
- "How did my grandfather make the life choices he made?"
- "The wisdom of being content, but keep pushing."
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Summary
Liam McCormick discusses his desire to document the life story of his grandfather, James McCormick. Liam reflects on the importance of knowing one's family history and how it can help make sense of oneself. He shares his curiosity about his grandfather's experiences as an immigrant and his motivations for the life choices he made. Liam also expresses his desire to learn from his grandfather's wisdom and seek advice on navigating the transitions and challenges of life. He envisions this podcast as a way to pass on family values and inspire his own children.
About Liam
Liam is British, but fell in love with an American woman. He and his wife have three sons together. Liam spent the first 16 years of his life working in the British army, and he later started a career in the nonprofit sector. Today, he is the executive director and senior strategist of UBS Bank's Family Advisor and Philanthropy Services. He sits on the America's team. When Liam was a kid, his family moved a lot and they moved to the Middle East. It was a hugely impressive and transformational time and experience for him with new sites, new smells, new foods and lifestyle.
Takeaways
- Don't let obstacles define you; choose a positive story for yourself.
- Embrace life and live every moment to the fullest.
- Prioritize family and stay connected with loved ones.
- Preserve the stories and legacies of our loved ones for future generations.
Credits
Produced by Jamie Yuenger and Piet Hurkmans. Our show’s musical intro and outro is taken from the track “Thursday” by the independent artist Nick Takénobu Ogawa. You can listen and support his music on bandcamp here