SK: You often speak about the emergence of a socially-minded entrepreneurs. Can you explain what you mean?
MS: When I speak on college campuses, I find that almost all young people want to lead a life that is 1) Entrepreneurial and creative 2) Making the world a better place. The entrepreneurial spirit, when it is focused on solving problems and making the world a better place, is the
most powerful force for good on the planet.
We are seeing a growing movement of young people dedicating their lives to this movement.
SK: You re passionate and interested in exploring the unlimited development of human potential. How do we begin?
cncourage people to expand their own personal range, to begin with. Intellectuals who are stuck in their heads should focus more on exploring physical embodiment along with social, emotional, and spiritual practices and therapies.
Those who have rejected the life of the mind should try studying a subject seriously.
In addition to expanding one s own range, one can learn to observe and appreciate the extraordinarily diverse range of talents within humanity.
Notice those people who are brilliant at making others feel comfortable in conversation, observe those who know how to exploit their personal charisma, learn about the nature of expertise in diverse fields: wine, physical security, mathematics, video production, digital media, commodities trading, etc.
Marvel at humanity as a whole while expanding your own manifestation of human capacity.
SK: You began training teachers in Chicago Public Schools to lead Socratic Seminars. Would you share your experience?
MS: The first time I led a paid session was in a classroom of 32 fourth grade students. We read The Monkey's Paw.
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