Post by Nicole Bastien

"There's a fine line between insanity and boldness. Unfortunately, you have to be bold to see it" This edition of my ✨𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿✨ is dedicated to some magnificent people in my life who continually inspire me and I adore for their boldness: Caroline Trudeau, Carlos Terol, John Fullerton, Hans Reitz, Isabelle Hoyer, Jessica Groopman, Joy Njeri, Cornelius Patt, Julian Neuhauser, Timo Meynhardt, Stefan Fiedler Alvarado, Yvonne Molek, Marianne With 🌳, Donna Nelham and so many more! Why did I write this latest piece? Because we need those bold enough to rattle the cage, question the status quo, and dare to create something entirely new—for Mama Gaia and for every single one of our species. What may appear as insanity to some is actually an essential aspect of innovative leadership and entrepreneurship. I argue that boldness involves recognizing the insanity of the repetitive cycles we often find ourselves in. Breaking through those patterns, embracing discomfort, and acknowledging failure is boldness in action. Boldness is an evolutionary act. As I’ve said before, "Real evolution, whether in business, leadership, or life, always requires this kind of death—a part of the old you, the old way of thinking, or the old structures must die for something visionary to be born." I hope you enjoy the read as much as I enjoyed creating it! Any additional thoughts on boldness? Wishing you beauty and joy, Nicole