Explore how AI and human creativity can synergize, balancing efficiency and emotional intelligence for optimal results in various sectors.

After the high of your first summit comes a dip—a space where doubt and anxiety begin to whisper that your success might have been nothing more than luck. But when you replay the journey—the hard work, the tangible results, and the lives you've transformed—you see the undeniable proof: it wasn’t luck at all, it was love, dedication, and relentless perseverance.

Last week a leader asked me - How do I build a culture that feels inspired and called to make things with love?

I had to realize that meaning and purpose weren’t going to be found in the work. Meaning and purpose had to be brought to the work. If we want our work to matter, we have to make it matter.

During the pandemic, a simple question about my "magic" revealed how I'd placed my value in technology rather than authentic human connection. In a powerful moment of clarity, a friend reminded me that our true magic isn't in our tools—it's in who we are.

In this raw account of my first college football camp, I share a pivotal moment of wanting to quit that changed everything. After being dominated by a future NFL cornerback and feeling completely out of my depth, I faced a choice: walk away or push through. Through my father's steady wisdom and sheer determination, I discovered that success isn't about immediate victory—it's about showing up day after day. From contemplating quitting to becoming team captain, this story reveals how our toughest moments often become our greatest teachers.

It all begins with an idea.