Full Or Fulfilled

Imagine a world where Mondays aren't dreaded, but embraced as opportunities to tackle exciting challenges. This isn't a pipe dream, it's the potential we unlock when we equip young people with the skills and mindset of an entrepreneur.

The book "Blind Spot: The Global Rise of Unhappiness and How Leaders Missed It" paints a concerning picture. Author Jon Clifton exposes a hidden epidemic: a global rise in unhappiness, often masked by a relentless pursuit of "feeling good." People are busier than ever, yet feel increasingly unfulfilled. The book is based on Gallup's global research and interviews with adults from over 150 countries.

Similar trends are emerging in children's attitudes and behaviours. Kids today are bombarded with messages about "stuff," a constant pressure to acquire that leaves them feeling empty. Social media feeds overflow with curated highlight reels, a distorted picture of "more equals better."

Nobel Prize Winner Daniel Kahneman said, 'Increasing happiness and reducing misery are two different things. I would not focus on the positive end. I would focus on the negative end, and I woiuld say it is a responsibility of society to try to reduce misery.' Entrepreneurship, at its core, is about problem-solving. It's about identifying a gap and building a bridge to close it.

This is the essence of a fulfilling life: using your skills and creativity to make a positive impact. It's about moving beyond the Monday blues and finding purpose in the everyday. By fostering an entrepreneurial mindset early on, we empower the next generation to not just fill their days, but to fill them with meaning.

Don't wait for inspiration to strike. Identify a problem you care about and brainstorm solutions you can implement today. Small steps can lead to big changes.?

Start something.

Ralph Waldo Emerson reminds us: "The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be."

Stop listening to the voice that tells you "you can't."

T - A = 0.?

Talk minus action equals zero. At the end, you need to get out and do the work. Be consistent day after day, week after week and year after year.

Continue to act.