American author John Perkins joins Let’s Reboot the Future to reflect on what it really means to follow your heart, and the courage it takes to keep listening to that inner voice even when it disrupts expectations, security and status.
John shares how dropping out of college to become a journalist in Boston set him on an unexpected path that allowed him to build skills in both writing and business. Over time, these came together in his bold attempt to tackle the problem of acid rain caused by waste coal, transforming it into a positive energy source.
He reflects on the challenges of turning vision into reality, from financial strain to disappointing others, and the deep uncertainty that often accompanies meaningful change. Yet this work ultimately contributed to the success of an energy plant and to legislation that prevented new coal plants from being built that would produce acid rain.
For John, following the heart is rarely easy, but it is always necessary. He reminds us that lasting change begins by listening closely to ourselves, trusting that inner guidance, and being willing to walk a more difficult but more truthful path.
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