Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz

You Don’t Get Your Old Self Back — And That’s the Point

We carry this quiet expectation about healing. That one day, after enough time has passed, after enough tears or therapy or late-night thinking, we’ll somehow find our way back to who we used to be. The version of us before things got messy. Before the heartbreak. Before the disappointment. Before life proved it could hurtContinue reading “You Don’t Get Your Old Self Back — And That’s the Point”

6 Rules for Creative Thinking

Leonardo da Vinci didn’t just paint he saw.Where others saw a bird, he saw the mechanics of flight.Where others saw chaos, he noticed patterns. Most people think creativity is a gift.It’s not.It’s a way of seeing the world. Leonardo’s secret wasn’t talent,it was his way of thinking:→ He asked more questions than he answered.→ HeContinue reading “6 Rules for Creative Thinking”

The Chair Theory

Came across this post on Instagram where the author shares about her grandma having a way of explaining life in the simplest possible scenes. No lectures. No big theories. Just small moments that somehow said everything. One day she shared this “The Chair Theory.” She said walk into any room where there aren’t enough chairs.Continue reading “The Chair Theory”

Master Goal Setting

83% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. After years of setting ambitious goals only toabandon them, I discovered something interesting: The most successful people don’t count on motivation. Instead, they use proven frameworks that makesuccess automatic. 4 goal-setting frameworks that actually work: 1. CLEAR Framework (h/t Adam Kreek)↳ Get your team rowing in theContinue reading “Master Goal Setting”

The Empty Boat Theory Might Change How You See People Forever

There’s an old story from ancient philosophy that feels strangely modern. Imagine you’re rowing across a river. It’s quiet. Calm. You’re focused. Then suddenly, another boat slams into yours. Instantly, your body reacts. You tense up. You get irritated. Maybe angry. Maybe ready to yell. Who rows like that?What’s wrong with people? But then youContinue reading “The Empty Boat Theory Might Change How You See People Forever”

The Black Coffee Rule: A Simple Mindset That Can Quietly Change Your Life

There’s something powerful about black coffee. Not because it’s trendy. Not because it makes you look disciplined. And definitely not because everyone genuinely loves the taste on day one. It’s powerful because black coffee is honest. No sugar. No cream. No sweetener to soften the edges. Just coffee. And that’s exactly why the “Black CoffeeContinue reading “The Black Coffee Rule: A Simple Mindset That Can Quietly Change Your Life”

The 7 Red Flags of Strategy

Most organizations do not fail at execution.They fail at strategy, then blame execution. 👉 The illusion of strategy is more dangerous than the absence of strategy.When a strategy is not a strategy.The organization moves.Progress seems visible.Yet the actions do not lead to success. 👉 The business school approach substitutes analysis for judgment.Frameworks and PowerPoint createContinue reading “The 7 Red Flags of Strategy”

The Life You’re Chasing Might Already Be Here

We spend so much of life in pursuit mode. The next milestone. The next upgrade. The next trip. The next version of ourselves. We tell ourselves that once we get there, then we’ll finally feel settled. Happy. Proud. At peace. But what if the life we keep running toward isn’t somewhere far ahead? What ifContinue reading “The Life You’re Chasing Might Already Be Here”

How To Motivate Your Team

94% of employees would stay for this…(and it’s not a raise) The secret to an unstoppable team doesn’tinvolve the size of your budget. Of course money matters.People want to be compensated fairly. But even more important? How you lead, connect, and empoweryour people every single day. Here are the proven ways to ignite motivation(that don’tContinue reading “How To Motivate Your Team”