# Shortform - Becoming by Michelle Obama (Highlights)  ## Metadata **Cover**:: https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploaded_book_covers/profile_155788/89810d87-d975-44dc-bdaa-208a33159cd3.jpg **Source**:: #from/readwise **Zettel**:: #zettel/fleeting **Status**:: #x **Authors**:: [[Shortform]] **Full Title**:: Becoming by Michelle Obama **Category**:: #books #readwise/books **Category Icon**:: 📚 **Document Tags**:: #shortform **Highlighted**:: [[2021-02-28]] **Created**:: [[2022-09-26]] ## Highlights ### 1-Page Summary #### 1. Becoming Is an Ongoing Challenge - Michelle discovers that personal growth has no finish line; there’s no moment in time when she’s done evolving (Page 2) #### 2. Striving, Hard Work, and Self-Determination - She did not permit herself or her daughters to be spoiled by their privilege. She demanded even more of herself as first lady, pushing through four major initiatives during her time in the White House. (Page 3) #### 3. Living With Racial Discrimination #### 4. Persisting in the Face of Adversity - Michelle's experiences taught her to remain optimistic and not let setbacks steer her off course. (Page 4) #### 5. Learning to Believe in Yourself - She quickly learned they weren’t smarter than she was; they were just more self-confident. (Page 5) #### 6. Being Proud of Your Unique Story - You can’t be fully yourself until you embrace every part of your story—past, present, and future. (Page 5) #### 7. Living Under the Weight of Privilege - Michelle believes the only answer to living under the weight of privilege is to find a way to serve others—to do what you can to create more advantages for everyone. (Page 5) #### 8. Living Under the Spotlight’s Glare #### As First Lady, Michelle Worked for Positive Change - Let's Move: Initiative for Children's Health (Page 6) - Joining Forces: Initiative for Military Families (Page 6) - Reach Higher: Initiative for Higher Education (Page 7) - Let Girls Learn: Initiative for Global Girls’ Education (Page 7)