There are questions we ask to survive - what to eat, how to earn, where to live - and then there are questions that help us truly live. Exploring who we are, what love, happiness, and purpose mean, and how we want to live invites reflection, growth, and the courage to live with intention.

We often use dependable and reliable as if they mean the same thing. But in leadership, family, and life, there’s a powerful distinction between the two. Dependability keeps things steady, while reliability moves them forward. Shifting from being dependable to being reliable transforms how we lead, connect, and create impact.

We all carry old stories - about who we are, what we’re worth, and what’s possible. They feel safe because they’re familiar, yet they keep us trapped in patterns that no longer serve us. The moment we begin telling a new story, one written with freedom, possibility, and choice, we create space to become the version of ourselves we’re meant to be.

Summits in life go beyond reaching the peak. The ego climber focuses on recognition and achievement, while the soul climber embraces humility, gratitude, and growth, reminding us what true fulfillment looks like

Life throws curveballs - some sudden, some slow. The key isn’t to swing at everything or take every hit, but to choose wisely which pitches deserve our energy.

You don’t have to wait to become the person you talk about. The shift from “I will” to “I am” is about claiming your identity now and letting your actions reflect it today. When you start saying “I am,” you begin to notice proof of your growth, align your choices with your values, and step into the version of yourself you’ve been working toward all along.

Most of us are motivated by either mastery or validation, and the difference shapes how we feel and grow. When we work for validation, we become dependent on outside approval. When we work for mastery, we focus on progress, resilience, and self-improvement.

Twenty-three years after setting a quiet intention in Paris, that dream came to life. Planting a dream, letting it grow, and trusting the process can lead to life’s most meaningful moments.

Ryan Avery unpacks the question we rarely ask: “What’s fueling me and is it working?” He explores how internal motivation creates sustainable fulfillment while external forces offer urgency and structure. You’ll learn how to identify what’s driving you, how to course-correct when your motivation is off, and how to align your ambition with a deeper purpose.

Recognition is when we name a truth. Reckoning is when we live it. Seeing the pattern, naming the wound, or identifying the story is powerful, but transformation only happens when we move through the discomfort, take ownership, and shift how we live. This reflection explores why insight alone isn’t enough and what it looks like to truly reckon with what we’ve come to understand.