The document discusses the paradox of progress throughout history and how the current time period is the best to live in despite challenges. It mentions circles of concern and influence as well as tools and creative action. The closing paragraph encourages readers to take risks, chase dreams, create change, have fun, transform themselves, inspire others, and solve big issues with courage.

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OPENING EXERCISE
PARADOX OF
PROGRESS

2. "If you had to choose one moment in
history in which to be born, and you
didn't know in advance whether you
were going to be male or female, which
country you were going to be from,
what your status was, you'd choose
right now."
-Barrack Obama

6. “It was the best of times, it
was the worst of times”
Charles Dickens

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23. CIRCLE OF
CONCERN
CIRCLE OF
INFLUENCE

38. COOL TOOLS

40. STEP INTO
CREATIVE ACTION
AUGUST 15

43. F a i l u r e i s n ’ t a n o p t i o n f o r y o u . But here, you’ll make a mistake or two. You’ll sweat, and stretch,
and be pushed beyond where you ever thought you could go. We force you to be a better you, a more
innovative, inspiring, impactful you. You won’t just perform, you’ll transcend. All we ask is that you be willing to
take gargantuan risks, chase insane dreams, creat e mo n u men t al ch an g e , have each other’s back. And listen to
your heart and gut as much as your head. When you do, you’ll transform yourself, inspire others, do amazing
things, and, yes, have some fun. That’s how we turn a t i n y r i p p l e into a r o g u e w a v e . Vulnerability equals victory. Fearlessness
equals fruitfulness. The world’s biggest issues can and will be solved by e n t r e p r e n e u r s with the courage to shift.
BETTER YOU. BETTER US. BETTER ALL.