Growth & Aspiration - The speaker is passionate about growing sunflowers, viewing it as a significant hobby [2] - The speaker aims to grow the tallest sunflower and break the Guinness World Record [1] Sunflower Growth - Seven years ago, the speaker planted a sunflower that was 13 feet tall [1] - The following year, the speaker grew a 15-foot sunflower [1] - The year after that, the speaker grew a 19-foot sunflower [1]