Horizon for April 2023
Horizon for April 2023 Wrapping our heads around the immense changes on the horizon can be challenging. Just think back to 2020 and how rapidly everything around us transformed. We're in for one heck of a ride right now. If we're paying attention, we already sense the...
Art of Knowing
The Art of Knowing In the current world, the curse of knowing has been planted in us. But what if there is an art of not knowing that no one taught us? And part of our work is to teach ourselves to unlearn and and trek into the unknown, which goes against all our...
Crumbling Giants
Crumbling Giants We're definitely living in fascinating times, where trust is broken among crumbling giants. Who would have thought that Credit Suisse, once a respected institution, would be faltering? The Swiss banking giant serves as yet another cautionary tale of...
Embracing Chaos
The chaos of last few years made many of us believe that things in our lives were falling apart. But what if it was a way to prepare us for living our greatest opportunities right now? As C.S. Lewis once said, "Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an...
Still Learning
At 87 years old, Michelangelo once shared, "I am still learning," or "Ancora imparo" in Italian. What if we are all lifelong learners? Imagine if we played every single day in the hope of expanding. Would we then choose to let go of structured learning? Perhaps we...
Suffering Alchemy
Suffering Alchemy Suffering alchemy is about turning life's challenges into a source of growth and wisdom. Philosopher Manly Hall pointed out that suffering can either inspire inner power or lead to decay and stagnation. How suffering affects us depends on the...
Badge of Honor
A badge of honor is a symbol of pride, accomplishment, or respect. But many "badges of honor" in today's world don't really show true personal growth or wellbeing. Instead, they're often shaped by what society thinks is important and don't always lead to real...
Creating A Ripple
There is a saying that goes like this, a small action creates a ripple, which becomes a wave of change. Never underestimate the power of a single ripple. You know what I've learned firsthand over the past few years? We just can't make sense of someone else's...
Beyond Jack Welch’s Legacy
Welch's Claim to Fame Who wouldn't view Jack Welch as an iconic business leader back in the day? Serving as the CEO of General Electric (GE) from 1981 to 2001, he was idolized for his successful management, which led the company through an era of growth. Many business...
Personal Agency
Personal Agency Personal agency is a choice of living a meaningful and fulfilling life. And while there are many factors outside of our control, personal agency reminds us that we have the power to choose how we react in how we shape each moment. We have control over...