1. Discover Agency Through Self-Reflection

Journaling can be the shovel that begins to unearth your hidden potential.

Reflecting on personal experiences and thoughts through journaling, as I did with Morning Pages (from the Artist's Way), can be profoundly revealing. It shines a light on mental blocks that may be holding you back. Introspection helps you understand that the barriers in your path are often of your own making.

Journaling brings into focus how you architect your own barriers and potential.

2. Ignite Curiosity with New Ideas

For me, starting a podcast was like planting seeds in fertile ground.

It was a gateway to exposing myself to new ideas that fueled my curiosity. An early podcast with the CEO of the Star House, a drop-in-center for youth experiencing homelessness, changed the course of my life. And each conversation teaches me something new, and it's these new ways of seeing the world that propel me forward.

Following curiosity isn't just a trait, but a vehicle for growth and discovery.

3. Embrace Collaborative Dynamics

GiveBackHack, the weekend launchpad for social innovation, taught me so much.

It showed how I didn't need to have all the answers; together, we built and innovated beyond our individual capacities. And I realized, true agency comes not just from individual action but from the synergistic power of collaboration.

The process of self-reflection, pursuing curiosity, and engaging in collaborative efforts forms a continuous cycle of growth and development.