A Tap Dancer on the Power of Being Yourself

About this episode

Gabe Morris discusses how being true to himself as a tap dancer helped him secure a full-ride scholarship.

Is it possible for someone who wasn’t always a top student to land a full-ride scholarship? Gabe Morris, of New York, shares how being himself and following his passions as a gifted tap dancer helped him open doors to college and more. Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel.

People in this episode

Guest: Gabe Morris

Topics covered

• self-identity
• tap dancing
• scholarship
• personal growth
• college access

Keywords

• tap dancer
• scholarship
• New York
• personal passions
• college

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SGI-USA

Places: New York

More episodes of Buddhability

• Buddhability Short: Make Your True Self Shine · June 12, 2026 · 10 min
• Finding Self-Worth Outside of My Job · June 5, 2026 · 55 min
• What it Took to Finally Believe in Myself · May 29, 2026 · 55 min
• How I Got Unstuck (Buddhability Live in New York) · May 15, 2026 · 55 min
• Buddhability Short: One Simple Way to Increase Your Joy · May 8, 2026 · 9 min
• From No Contact to Best Friends · May 1, 2026 · 51 min