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May 21, 2024
193. How to be Radically Generous: Vicki Saunders [reads] "Astonishing the Gods" by Ben Okri
Vicki Saunders reads from "Astonishing the Gods" by Ben Okri, and discusses the importance of radical generosity, building new systems, and the power of dreaming and intention in creating a better world.
Vicki is the “Founding Activator” of Coralus, a venture capital company with a unique approach to reimagining the world of entrepreneurship. With a background in social entrepreneurship and a deep commitment to radical generosity, Vicki is a highly hopeful and optimistic individual who is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world.
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Vicki Saunders reads from "Astonishing the Gods" by Ben Okri. [reading begins at 18:40]
Hear us discuss:
- “I can feel myself being pulled two ways because definitely things are atomizing. Content is coming in shorter and shorter clips. Even paragraphs are shrinking. Shrinking, just like my attention.” [00:00]
- "I just don't understand why we… make money, and then give it away to make things better, to solve the crappy things that we did when we made money." [03:04]
- “How much energy is this taking? Is it actually creating any impact? And so at some point in the last 30 years, I was like, you know, changing the system is not why I'm here. It's to build a new one.” [11:05]
- “How do we want to be together and live together? How do we want to be with one another, to witness each other's gifts, and to share ours with others in this act of reciprocity?” [21:15]
- "Dreaming is a muscle. Courage is a muscle. You need to work it, stress it, be kind to it. That's how muscle grows. That's how muscle stays healthy." [37:07]
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Resources:
Vicki Saunders | LinkedIn | Coralus
Ben Okri | Astonishing the Gods
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