I love the word ‘vivid’

It means “strikingly bright, full, fresh and distinct” and it describes the kind of leader I want to be. I want to lead vividly.

cropped-2013-06-22-07-41-05.jpgThink back to the last time you paused to watch the sun rise. There is something intensely powerful in those moments as the sun vividly shines its bright light into the darkness.

My goal in writing this blog is to challenge both you, and me, to lead a vivid life that does good.

cropped-dogood.jpgLast year we saw again, how much difference water projects in Cambodia make. The grass is not only greener, but water changes everything. It gives the people we support the opportunity not only to have clean drinking water, but also to grow crops all year round.

I love making a difference in the world. Which is why Agoge, coHired and Good exist. 

People Matter ∴ Do Good

∴ = therefore

It means ‘for that reason’

I use ∴ as the implication of what I’m learning.

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