Over the past decade, we have been profoundly impacted by the wisdom of the community. Every person has wisdom, every person has had experiences and observations that combined with their unique personality let them produce rare gems of understanding and so this question is one of our favorites. Check out the responses from some of the best and brightest entrepreneurs and creatives from within the community below.
Siera Sambrosky
That life does not need to be hard. That having a business or ‘healing’ journey or relationships, or whatever it is that people are telling themselves needs to be hard to get somewhere, or get to where they want, HAS to be hard; it’s a lie. It really doesn’t. Read more >>>
Tamia Caldwell
What I understand deeply and what I think many people overlook is that titles, achievements, and even the approval of others don’t hold the weight we think they do. You can hustle endlessly, stack accomplishments, and win praise, but at the end of the day, none of it follows you when you’re gone. Read more >>>
Jennifer Trevino
I think what I understand deeply, that many people don’t, is empathy, true empathy. Not just sympathy or feeling sorry for someone, but the ability to sit with people where they are, without bias or judgment, and really see their experience. For me, empathy isn’t about fixing someone or rushing them to the outcome I think they should have. Read more >>>
Ragon Ralston
I think most people believe they need to do more for their child than they actually do. That’s one of the biggest misunderstandings I see when working with children and supporting parents. So often, families come to me asking, “My child is this age, what should they be doing? Read more >>>
Madonna Jervi Wis
I have incredible empathy and compassion for my fellow humans. My sensitivity to feelings and emotions have always been instinctive. These qualities led me to many career choices and today in leadership positions, I collaborate and reach consensus, and I’ve observed that most folks do not know how to bring about this process! Read more >>>
