Note To Self
Isaiah Márquez-Greene writes "Note To Self"
Ten years after he survived and his sister died in the Sandy Hook shooting, Isaiah Márquez-Greene writes a letter to his younger self about perseverance and strength.
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Ernie Johnson writes letter to younger self
Ernie Johnson is a familiar name and voice to millions of basketball fans, being featured for more than 30 years on the NBA on TNT. In the "CBS Mornings" series Note to Self, Johnson reflects on his career and family in an emotional letter to his younger self.
Teen's note to self after unimaginable loss
In our Emmy nominated series Note to Self, we hear from a teen who's using her blog to help herself and others cope with heartbreaking loss. Dylan Levitt has connected with thousands all over the world — writing about losing her father to suicide and her own mental health challenges.
Inspiration4's Hayley Arceneaux's Note to Self
Inspiration4's first all-civilian mission to space aboard a SpaceX rocket will include St. Jude Children's Research Hospital physician assistant and cancer survivor Hayley Arceneaux. The 29-year-old represents the hope pillar of the mission and will be the youngest American to travel to space. As she prepares for this historic journey, Arceneaux writes a note to her younger self for our Emmy-nominated series Note to Self.
NFL player Hayden Hurst's Note to Self
NFL player and Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst is one of the more than 50 million Americans living with a mental illness. Hurst is also talking openly about his own battles with depression and suicide, and putting his name behind a foundation hoping to encourage others to get help and stop the stigma around mental illness. Warning: This piece includes mention of suicide and may be difficult for some to hear.
Cindy McCain writes note to younger self
As part of the Emmy-nominated series Note To Self, businesswoman, philanthropist and high-profile political wife Cindy McCain offers advice to her adolescent self. She reflects on motherhood, addiction and a lifetime spent alongside war hero, Arizona Senator and two-time presidential candidate John McCain.
From the archives: Joe Biden's Note to Self
"CBS This Morning" revisits a personal message from now President-elect Joe Biden. In 2016, he reflected on accomplishing some of his dreams and coping with devastating loss for the "CBS This Morning" series Note to Self.
Cyntoia Brown to younger self: "God hears you"
Cyntoia Brown made headlines when she was sentenced to life in prison at age 16 for killing a man who she says picked her up for sex. She was granted clemency earlier this year after spending 15 years behind bars. Now at 31 years old, she shares intimate advice for her 16-year-old self in a Note to Self.
Note to Self: "Queer Eye's" Tan France
Stylist Tan France is best known for his role as the fashion expert on the Netflix series "Queer Eye." The award-winning reality program has been recognized for its celebration of diversity and acceptance in the LGBTQ community. France details his life before the show's success, in his recently released memoir titled "Naturally Tan." As part of our series Note To Self, France shares his own journey to acceptance.
Columbine shooting, 20 years later
On April 20, 1999, two gunmen killed 12 students and one teacher at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Nearly 20 years later, we asked members of the Columbine community – Amy Over, Kacey Johnson, and Tom Mauser, father of Daniel – to write letters to their younger selves and reflect on the two decades since the shooting.
Note to Self: Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian
In our series Note to Self, we hear from tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian Sr. He co-founded Reddit, which is now ranked the sixth most popular website in America. Now he's investing in other entrepreneurs and companies, as co-founder of the venture capital firm, Initialized Capital. In the last couple years, he also became a first-time parent when his wife, tennis superstar Serena Williams, gave birth to their daughter, Olympia. In a letter to his childhood self, Ohanian looks back on his life.
Padma Lakshmi's deeply personal note to self
"Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi shares her personal journey in a letter to her 5-year-old self. As a young girl, she emigrated to the U.S. from southern India. She went on to study at Clark University, earning a degree in theater arts and eventually becoming a supermodel and actor. In her note, Lakshmi opens up about the deeply personal challenges she faced from adolescence to adulthood.
Note to Self: Rock climber Alex Honnold
In our Note to Self, rock climber Alex Honnold writes a note to his teenage self. The 33-year-old is one of the biggest names in the adventure sport. Last summer, he became the first and only person so far to climb Yosemite's El Capitan without any ropes or safety gear. His climb is the subject of a documentary called "Free Solo."
Note to Self: Will Reeve
Actor Christopher Reeve, known for his role as Superman, died in 2004 nine years after he was paralyzed in a horseback riding accident. Dana Reeve died from lung cancer just a year-and-a-half later. Will Reeve, now 26, discusses overcoming such tremendous grief at a young age, pursuing a career in sports journalism and continuing his parents' work to cure paralysis. In a note to his 13-year-old self, he says there's nowhere to go but up after his lowest point.
Note to Self: Duke's Coach K
Often a March Madness favorite, the Duke Blue Devils are a No. 2 seed in their region, largely thanks to coach Mike Krzyzewski. He's led the team since 1980. The man known as Coach K writes a letter to his younger self and shares his historic path to becoming the most winning coach in Division I college basketball.
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