From a Dreamer to a Doer: How Lex Balanced Running and Creativity to Get Into Stanford

Lex Young’s Stanford story is a case study in refusing the false choice. He didn’t let “recruited runner” swallow the rest of his identity; he paired elite athletics with filmmaking, outdoor adventure, and a clear voice about why he creates. He chased quality over quantity—fewer videos, better stories—and learned to package authentic passions so they actually land with an audience. Read this if you’re figuring out how to show colleges you can be more than one thing, and how to make that multidimensionality unforgettable.