Robert White: Leadership Team Trainer, Author and Mentor

Phones are amazing for staying connected and organized, but they can also be the ultimate distractions. Let’s put them down and focus on the people right in front of us—real connections matter most.

Life has an uncanny way of revealing its true essence when faced with the unexpected. In the past few months, I've found myself at the crossroads of existence, prompted by a near-death experience - a pulmonary embolism that brought me within minutes of bidding farewell to this world. I confronted the stark reality that my self-proclaimed completeness was put to the ultimate test. Before that pivotal moment, I spoke confidently of being at ease with my life's journey, ready to gracefully embrace the inevitable. Yet, in the cold solitude of 2:30 am, struggling for breath, I realized the depth of my desire to live. This encounter with mortality stripped away illusions and exposed the incompleteness in my life, sparking a profound transformation. In sharing this, my intention is simple: as we venture into 2024, embrace a profound exploration of your purpose. Reflect on the barriers hindering your fulfillment and embark on the necessary work to not just achieve success but to find genuine joy and fulfillment.