Unleashing Ikagai

Ikigai is the Japanese word that refers to the passion that gives value and joy to one’s life. It’s a concept that encompasses the intersection of four key elements: what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for....

Humility and connection

There’s a delicate dance between self-importance and true impact on personal growth. While our ego may yearn for validation and attention, our ability to remain important to others truly matters. As Seth Godin reminds us, “Your job isn’t to be the...

Advice to your younger self

If we knew then what we know now. Reflecting on the advice we’d give our younger selves reveals the growth, wisdom, and resilience that we’ve gained over time. Life’s journey shapes us into calmer, more empathetic individuals. Balancing optimism with...

The prominence of now

Living in the past is vicariously through something else, relying on dated achievements to define us. We may think that is us, yet we are no longer that person. It helped define getting us here. What of the present, since that matters? Our past successes hold no sway...

Kind candor

When it comes to communication, practicing radical candor does not mean you have a license to be an unkind, insensitive jerk—quite the contrary. Embracing kindness is the key to leaving a positive, lasting impact on others. Sure, in the heat of the moment, it may feel...