Wisdom in fragments

The reason for having leadership is to be found in the social nature of man. As an individual being man has the ability to act and to direct his own behaviour. But man lives in a society with a complex structure in which the actions of many individuals within groups in a variety of situations have to be directed.

Our entire civilisation is a manifestation of the complex inner worlds we carry with us. Everything around us, our buildings, cultures, politics, economies, statues, art and music are reflections of who we were, are and want to be.

Founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program

For thousands of years, the religions, movements and philosophers of the various iterations of 'us' have espoused mindfulness as being an essential life-skill, bringing us from wherever we may be to the here and now- where we are at our most alive.

Founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program

We spend a huge amount of our lives away from the immediacy of our existence, lost in reflections on the past or anxieties of the future. This misadventure in episodic memory takes a huge toll on us, leading to stress, anxiety, depression and exacerbating a range of complex medical and psychological conditions we may have.

Founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program

Looking back, it was one of the best things that could've happened to me.

World Champion Boxer & Philippine Senator

My hands have been known mostly for the leather gloves that I've used as an instrument to punish opposing fighters. Outside the ring, though, I want my legacy to be the man with bare hands that offered kindness and hope to those in need.

World Champion Boxer & Philippine Senator

I wasn't just fighting for myself. I was fighting for an entire country and millions of fans around the world who believe in me. That is why I will always give 100% in and out of the ring.

World Champion Boxer & Philippine Senator

There are really no defeats in life, just opportunities to become better, stronger.

World Champion Boxer & Philippine Senator

Excellence is not about perfection, it's about consistency and the relentless pursuit of something better. Every dish is an opportunity to elevate the craft.

Renowned French Chef with Multiple Michelin-Starred Restaurants Worldwide

Sustainability isn't a trend in our kitchen - it's a responsibility. We have to think about the future of our planet with every dish we create.

First female chef in France to receive three Michelin stars

Cooking is about precision, but it's also about understanding the science behind why ingredients behave the way they do. You can't innovate without understanding the fundamentals.

Chef & Owner of The Fat Duck, Revolutionary Molecular Gastronomy Pioneer

The role of a chef today is not just to feed people, but to be a storyteller, an educator, a guardian of traditions while pushing boundaries.

Acclaimed Indian Chef, Author & Michelin-Starred Restaurant Owner

Food is not just sustenance. It's memory, it's culture, it's identity. When I cook, I'm telling the story of my grandmother, my mother, the streets of Amritsar where I grew up.

Acclaimed Indian Chef, Author & Michelin-Starred Restaurant Owner

People come to Glastonbury and can try out ways of living that can be rolled out across the country. It's a place where people come to be a part of something… something greater than the sum of its parts.

Co-organizer of Glastonbury Festival with her father Michael Eavis

I never, ever, thought – even remotely – that I would make this festival my life. It was never seen as something that would run forever – and was something which was very much done 'by the seat of our pants'.

Co-organizer of Glastonbury Festival with her father Michael Eavis

The most important part of being at a festival, is being completely present in those moments. If you put your phone in your pocket, you'll probably have a better time.

Co-organizer of Glastonbury Festival with her father Michael Eavis