The secret reservoir you're not tapping into
Hawaii Life: Escaping the Neighborhood Fireworks
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the families who live in my neighborhood looooooove their fireworks.
Oakley? Does not love fireworks. So I decided to take her to one of our favorite cool elevated spots atop Mauna Loa, across the highway from Mauna Kea.
The crisp air, the sunset, and more stars than you knew were possible to see with the naked eye.
And quiet.
Here’s a short video of our experience.
Stargazing in Hawaii at my secret spot
Your Secret Reservoir
I was watching a video of the late visionary Pono Shim, and he said something that stopped me in my tracks:
"The knowledge needed to address the large and deep issues doesn't come from what most of us talk or think about regularly in our day-to-day life... the resource comes from a much deeper reservoir that only comes out abundantly when there is an individual who is skilled at unlocking the lid to the reservoir in others."
Can we talk about this for a minute?
You already have everything you need inside you.
I see this all the time with the conscious entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders I work with. They come to me thinking they need more strategies, more techniques, more something from the outside.
But here's what I've learned from years of coaching and watching people transform: The breakthrough isn't in learning something new. It's in accessing what's already there.
Think about it - when was the last time you had a truly brilliant idea? I bet it didn't come from scrolling LinkedIn or reading another business book. It probably came when you were in the shower, on a walk, or in that magical space between wake and sleep.
That's your reservoir.
The challenge? Most of us don't know how to access it consistently. We're so busy living in our heads, thinking the same thoughts on repeat, that we never tap into that deeper wisdom.
This is why I'm so passionate about the coaching work I do; I'm here to help you unlock what you already possess.
Because here's the truth: You're not broken. You don't need fixing. You just need someone who believes in your brilliance even when you can't see it yourself.
Your turn: What's one big challenge you're facing right now that feels impossible to solve with your current thinking? Hit reply and tell me about it. I read every response, and sometimes the most powerful shifts happen in the most unexpected conversations.
Your breakthrough is already within you.
You don’t need more noise—you need space to access the wisdom you already have. Let’s unlock it together.
