Tag Archives: Principle 9

At 5am, Optimism Isn’t Enough

The author reflects on the distinction between optimism and hope, emphasizing that while optimism is a passive belief in positive outcomes, hope is an active pursuit with specific goals. Hope involves agency and action, serving as a powerful motivator to overcome challenges and silence the inner critic.

My Biggest Learning So Far

We estimate that 90 plus percent of participants did not have a personal philosophy. A small percentage of participants visibly brightened when we asked the question, as if we had sparked a great idea. Several participants told us that they would have no idea where to start. The task of defining a personal philosophy seemed overwhelming. The opportunity is now right in front of us to create the next workshop to share with the community…