During our last week at YIP, we went into depth with Philip Backmo and Thijs Moonen about Theory U. One of the exercises was to answer a series of questions, and I would like to share the results here. I can recommend this exercise to everyone!

1. If you know you could not fail, what would you be doing for the healing of our world?
   To me one of the most important changes that have to take place in this world is a mind-shift from pessimism to optimism, and especially bringing people together. Then one adds a little inspiration, and the greatest dreams can become reality! Some people in this world are in full flame and passion already, others are a red rock, and many are a black rock. But there are no black rocks without a red spot. I am confident that bringing together the right people can help “radical collaboration” to emerge!

2. In pursuing this vision, which particular project do you want to undertake?
   For me this is what Connectivity is all about. Connectivity is the celebration of the movement of movements, the gathering of the millions of bright lights on this planet, the change makers, the pioneers, the new leaders, the social entrepreneurs, so well described by many author, like Paul Hawken en Naomi Klein. Connectivity took place in the form of a conference in 2006, in São Paulo, Brazil, and is now being planned for South Africa in 2011.

3. What resources, inner and outer, do you now have that will help you do that?
   For me bringing Connectivity into this world is really the most motivating work that could be done. I feel a deep passion and strength to realize this dream. I feel strong and capable about the organisational aspects, I feel comfortable in larger groups of people and feel good and confident when I meet now people, or when I am networking. Furthermore I am part of a great network of active young people, through various ways, and I am based in a very inspiring place in Sweden, at the Youth Initiative Program.

4. What resources, inner and outer, do you need to acquire?
   I am very much learning by doing, and sometimes struggling with the differences between people, and how I can work together with all kinds of people. How do I create Connectivity in my own community? I need to develop more facilitation and hosting skills, for example through different social technologies for group processes. I also need to improve my languages. And I need to find financial support!

5. How might you stop yourself?
   Although I cannot imagine being stopped by myself I am aware of my changing moods and my weaknesses. I might sometimes doubt that I am doing the right thing, and I know that I can sometimes feel very demotivated and want to stop and go back to a safe and passive life.

6. How will you overcome these obstacles?
   I know what inspires me, so in darker times I just have to open that book from Paul Hawken again, watch some TEDTalks, or most importantly, interact with people! I am surrounded by shining light, and a few minutes with another person can re-light my flame!

7. What can you do in the next 24 ours, no matter how small the step, that will move you towards your vision?
   Write this blog post to share my inspiration!

Imagine these questions were being asked to all children receiving education, every single day! I am fully inspired!