Alan* began his senior year of high school when we met a few months ago. His parents described him as “a great kid with a few close friends—quiet, helpful around the house. But lately, he’s seemed withdrawn, with a sadness in his eyes. He’s become passive, spending most of his time immersed in video games. He has no plans for the future and avoids conversations about purpose or direction. The only thing that excites him? Football results and statistics.”

Instead of forcing external solutions, Alan agreed to start by exploring his "Inner Game"—uncovering his natural talents, strengths, needs, values, intelligences, and learning styles. As he gained insight into what truly drives him, something shifted. He smiled more, his energy returned, and he was thrilled to discover a career path that resonated deeply: sports statistics. The idea of turning his passion into a professional future excited him like nothing else had before.

Last week, Susanna and I spent a few days in Mexico City and came across a breathtaking icon of modern art: The Wings of Mexico. This 12-foot sculpture, symbolizing freedom, has traveled across Europe and Asia, installed in 13 cities worldwide. It only comes to life when a person steps in to complete the image—a genius experience of interactive art.

Alan* experienced a similar transformation. Suddenly, his life made sense: "The lights came on," he said. For the first time, his future felt exciting and full of possibility.