I found myself thinking back to a conversation I had on Jordan TV, a while back. I was a guest on the “Youm Jadded” program, a popular morning show hosted by the respected journalist and TV personality, Mejhem Al ADWAN. He asked a question that’s stayed with me: how do we really connect innovation, entrepreneurship, and storytelling? It was live, the lights were bright, and I had to answer from the heart.
The first thing that came out was about happiness. Not the fleeting, Instagram-filtered kind, but the deep, resonant joy that fuels genuine creativity. It’s that feeling when you’re truly engaged, truly curious, and the world opens up a little wider. It’s the kind of joy that allows you to see possibilities where others see dead ends.
Of course, positivity is essential. It’s not about pretending everything is sunshine and rainbows. Entrepreneurship, innovation – they’re tough. But you have to believe, deep down, that solutions exist. You have to approach challenges with the mindset that you can find a way through.
But the most powerful connection, the one I keep circling back to, was about childhood memories. Those moments of pure, unadulterated joy, the ones that flood you with nostalgia – they’re a wellspring of creativity. We often dismiss nostalgia as just sentimentality, but it’s so much more than that. It’s a direct link to what truly matters to us, to the simple things that bring us happiness. And when we tap into that joy, we unlock new perspectives, new ways of thinking.
Think about it: those moments of childhood wonder, the way you saw the world with fresh eyes, that’s where true innovation often starts. It’s about recapturing that sense of possibility, that feeling that anything is possible. We need to stop underestimating the power of those memories. They’re not just stories; they’re a part of who we are, a testament to our experiences, and they hold invaluable insights.
I remember talking about the incredible entrepreneurs I’ve had the opportunity to coach, both here and abroad. Seeing their passion, their dedication, it’s truly inspiring. I’ve seen firsthand how innovative ideas can transform lives. And it reinforced my belief that the most meaningful innovations are the ones that serve humanity, the ones that make a real, tangible difference.
Ultimately, that TV conversation was a reminder that innovation is deeply personal. It’s rooted in our experiences, in our joy, in our desire to make the world a better place. It’s about finding that spark within ourselves, that connection to our inner child, and using it to create something meaningful. And sometimes, you find those truths under the bright lights of a TV studio, sharing a piece of your heart.
