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Frosty’s Welcome He stands by the door with his plaid scarf askew, This jolly snow fellow in black, white, and true. With berries that twinkle and mesh ruffles bright, His carrot nose welcomes all into the light. For Christmas lives not in the snow or the cold— It’s there in the welcome, the love that we hold. This snowman reminds us with his cheerful grin wide: The greatest of gifts is the love we provide. ———————————————————- Snowman tomato cage creation by Renee Scalise – what a clever and charming craft! The buffalo check plaid and mesh detailing are absolutely gorgeous. Perfect greeter for spreading Christmas cheer! 🌟

We are glad you’re here. This isn’t just another online community—this is where we sharpen the cognitive skills that will set us apart in an increasingly complex world. The moments you’re living right now? They’re building blocks of the life you’re dreaming about.

Hey everyone, I’m so glad you’re here. This isn’t just another online community—this is where we sharpen the cognitive skills that will set us apart in an increasingly complex world. Here’s what we’re building together: The Four Pillars of Future-Ready Thinking: Systems Thinking - Learning to see the connections, patterns, and ripple effects that others miss. We’re not just solving surface problems; we’re understanding the whole ecosystem. Anticipatory Thinking - Developing the ability to spot signals, trends, and possibilities before they become obvious. This is how we stay ahead instead of catching up. Holding Paradox - Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable truth that two opposing things can both be true. Excellence and patience. Ambition and contentment. Strategy and flexibility. Owning Your Attention - In a world designed to steal your focus, the ability to direct and sustain your attention is a superpower. This is where everything else builds from. This community is for the curious, the committed, and those who know that investing in how you think is the highest ROI move you can make. Expect deep conversations, practical frameworks, real-world applications, and a group of people who challenge you to think bigger and better. Drop a comment and introduce yourself—what brought you here, and which of these four pillars resonates most with you right now? Let’s grow together. 🌱 Shawna KearsleyYour Daily Acorn - Planting Seeds of Hope

If you’re here, you already know something most people are still figuring out: The old playbook doesn’t work anymore. Working harder isn’t enough. Being smart isn’t enough. Having experience isn’t enough. The world is moving too fast. Systems are too interconnected. Complexity is too high. The margin for error is too small. We need different skills. Not just technical skills. Not just industry knowledge. We need cognitive skills - ways of thinking that can handle what’s actually coming. That’s what this community is about. THE FOUR PILLARS: 🔗 Systems Thinking - Seeing the web, not just the thread. Understanding how everything connects and affects everything else. ⚡ Anticipatory Thinking - Catching signals before they become sirens. Recognizing patterns early and preparing before disruption becomes crisis. ⚖️ Holding Paradox - Building capacity for complexity, nuance, and tension without collapsing into oversimplification. 🎯 Owning Your Attention - Defending your focus, intellect, and mental clarity in an economy designed to fragment them. These aren’t abstract concepts. They’re trainable skills that determine how well you lead, make decisions, and navigate uncertainty. WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE: Training Modules - Deep dives into each pillar with practical frameworks you can apply immediately Live Discussions - Weekly conversations where we work through real challenges using these frameworks Community Problem-Solving - Bring your actual business problems and we’ll map them together Resource Library - Articles, worksheets, case studies, and tools for implementation Accountability & Support - A community of people doing the same work, getting ready for the same future HOW THIS WORKS: We’re building this together. I’m bringing frameworks, facilitation, and 40 years of pattern recognition across industries and cultures. You’re bringing real challenges, diverse perspectives, and commitment to actually doing the work. This isn’t about consuming content. It’s about training your mind. Building new cognitive muscle. Developing skills that compound over time.