The Power of Perspective

Opening Our Minds, Expanding Our Lives

Rich Dornisch 🏳️‍🌈

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Khalil Jezini 💜

Jun 24, 2025

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Hey everyone,

If you missed it, you can watch the recording above! If you joined us on Substack Live today, you know we had an incredible conversation about something fundamentally human: the profound impact of our connections on who we become. We explored "From Real Life to Digital Echoes: The Unseen Power of Your Connections to Forge Your Best Self," diving deep into why the people you know (and the new ones you meet) are your ultimate growth engine.

What an incredible conversation we had in our live session today, "The Power of Perspective: Opening Our Minds, Expanding Our Lives"! Khalil and I had a fantastic time diving into just how much we can learn and grow when we truly open ourselves up to different viewpoints. It was a really organic discussion, bouncing off each other's experiences and ideas, and we hope you felt right there with us.

We started by exploring those moments when someone else’s viewpoint completely shifts how you see things, even long-held beliefs. It’s truly astonishing how much more vibrant and expansive our world becomes just by understanding another person's journey. Khalil and I even shared how our own conversations, coming from two different countries, constantly bring new insights. Rich mentioned how he's learned so much more about Brazil's similar history to the U.S. and how his perspective has broadened beyond initial assumptions. Khalil highlighted a fantastic point about the mind-bending reality of experiencing summer while Rich is in winter, despite being in the same time zone, simply because they're in different hemispheres. These daily exchanges truly underscore how we build empathy and find common ground.

Our discussion naturally flowed into how every person we encounter carries a unique tapestry of experiences, insights, and lessons. Tapping into this collective wisdom can help us navigate challenges, avoid pitfalls, or simply see the world through a much richer lens, almost like a boundless, global classroom. Rich shared how he's personally benefited from learning the navigation of a smaller business, which was different from his corporate background. Khalil recalled how a friend from a different industry helped him overcome a creative block by sharing a problem-solving method. These stories show that valuable insights can truly come from anywhere, often from unexpected sources or people with very different life experiences.

We then shifted gears to a topic that’s on many minds: the future and the rapid changes coming with AI. We explored how AI will transform jobs, not necessarily eliminate them, but shift roles to more supervisory, managerial, or specialized positions. Rich emphasized that jobs will change, but we'll become more useful by working with AI, becoming conductors rather than just coders. Khalil brought up the historical perspective, likening the current AI shift to the Industrial Revolution, where jobs changed rather than disappeared. We both stressed the importance of understanding and working with AI, rather than fearing it, to master it and leverage its potential for medical advancements, increased free time, and more strategic roles. Khalil even shared a great analogy about how regulations eventually caught up with industries like tobacco and medicine, suggesting the same will happen with AI, bringing balance and control.

It really comes down to this core idea: the more we learn, and the more open we are to new perspectives, the better and stronger we become. That’s how the world truly improves.

We encourage you to listen to the full recording to catch all the insights and personal stories we shared!

What's your biggest takeaway from today's topic? We'd love to continue the conversation in the comments below, or within a community where diverse voices thrive.

Speaking of communities, if you're looking for a space where you can connect, learn, and have these kinds of enriching conversations with people from all over the world, check out Kornerz Social Network. It's built on the idea of creating environments where people can learn from each other. On Kornerz, you can have face-to-face video conversations, just like we did tonight, fostering genuine connection and shared learning, rather than just scrolling.

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