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, 

Liam's pick: His father 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."

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

• Knowing one's family history can help make sense of oneself and provide a sense of identity.
• Documenting the life story of a family member can pass on family values and inspire future generations.
• Seeking wisdom and advice from older generations can help navigate the challenges and transitions of life.
• Understanding the experiences of immigrants can provide insights into resilience and adaptation.
• Sharing personal stories and experiences can convey values and inspire others.

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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