We're building for seven generations, not seven quarters. The Work Well principles are rooted in what actually matters, they’re how we stop merely surviving and start building something worthy of our talents and investment.
The Hope Equation
Hope = Anger + Courage. The hopelessness crisis is a growing sense of demoralization and disconnection, especially among young and vulnerable people. We have plenty of anger—it's everywhere, across every generation, in every corner of the world.
The sense of helplessness isn't about lacking righteous anger; it's about lacking autonomy and the courage to channel that anger constructively. It's not a personal failure, it's systemic.
The guiding principles are not just ideas to agree with—they're what we stand on, day in and day out.
We're building for seven generations, not seven quarters. The Work Well principles are rooted in what actually matters, they’re how we stop merely surviving and start building something worthy of our talents and investment.
The Hope Equation
Hope = Anger + Courage. The hopelessness crisis is a growing sense of demoralization and disconnection, especially among young and vulnerable people. We have plenty of anger—it's everywhere, across every generation, in every corner of the world.
The sense of helplessness isn't about lacking righteous anger; it's about lacking autonomy and the courage to channel that anger constructively. It's not a personal failure, it's systemic.
The guiding principles are not just ideas to agree with—they're what we stand on, day in and day out.
We're building for seven generations, not seven quarters. The Work Well principles are rooted in what actually matters, they’re how we stop merely surviving and start building something worthy of our talents and investment.
The Hope Equation
Hope = Anger + Courage. The hopelessness crisis is a growing sense of demoralization and disconnection, especially among young and vulnerable people. We have plenty of anger—it's everywhere, across every generation, in every corner of the world.
The sense of helplessness isn't about lacking righteous anger; it's about lacking autonomy and the courage to channel that anger constructively. It's not a personal failure, it's systemic.
The guiding principles are not just ideas to agree with—they're what we stand on, day in and day out.
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PERSONAL COURAGE: HOW WE SHOW UP
HONOUR HUMAN GENIUS RHYTHMS
We work at the pace of wisdom, not anxiety. When we create space for every type of mind to contribute when and how they work best, we move beyond mediocre outputs and unlock true creativity.
"I will cultivate unique genius while honouring life’s rhythms."
PERSONAL COURAGE: HOW WE SHOW UP
HONOUR HUMAN GENIUS RHYTHMS
We work at the pace of wisdom, not anxiety. When we create space for every type of mind to contribute when and how they work best, we move beyond mediocre outputs and unlock true creativity.
"I will cultivate unique genius while honouring life’s rhythms."
RELATIONAL COURAGE: HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
PRACTICE MEANINGFUL COOPERATION
We share power through distributed authority and transparent decision-making. We take responsibility by continuously learning and unlearning. We collectively contribute to build cultures that understand that we all rise together or not at all.
"I will build with others, not over them, to create shared impact."
RELATIONAL COURAGE: HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
PRACTICE MEANINGFUL COOPERATION
We share power through distributed authority and transparent decision-making. We take responsibility by continuously learning and unlearning. We collectively contribute to build cultures that understand that we all rise together or not at all.
"I will build with others, not over them, to create shared impact."
SYSTEMIC COURAGE: HOW WE CREATE LASTING WELLBEING
BUILD REGENERATIVE ECOSYSTEMS
Real change means building non-coercive regenerative systems that solve problems at the source. We align our work with what matters: creating genuine value for all through systems that serve instead of exploit.
"I will evolve circular systems for lasting generational prosperity."
SYSTEMIC COURAGE: HOW WE CREATE LASTING WELLBEING
BUILD REGENERATIVE ECOSYSTEMS
Real change means building non-coercive regenerative systems that solve problems at the source. We align our work with what matters: creating genuine value for all through systems that serve instead of exploit.
"I will evolve circular systems for lasting generational prosperity."
PERSONAL COURAGE: HOW WE SHOW UP
HONOUR HUMAN GENIUS RHYTHMS
We work at the pace of wisdom, not anxiety. When we create space for every type of mind to contribute when and how they work best, we move beyond mediocre outputs and unlock true creativity.
"I will cultivate unique genius while honouring life’s rhythms."
RELATIONAL COURAGE: HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
PRACTICE MEANINGFUL COOPERATION
We share power through distributed authority and transparent decision-making. We take responsibility by continuously learning and unlearning. We collectively contribute to build cultures that understand that we all rise together or not at all.
"I will build with others, not over them, to create shared impact."
SYSTEMIC COURAGE: HOW WE CREATE LASTING PROSPERITY
BUILD REGENERATIVE ECOSYSTEMS
Real change means building non-coercive regenerative systems that solve problems at the source. We align our work with what matters: creating genuine value for all through structures that serve instead of exploit.
"I will evolve circular systems for lasting generational prosperity."
By subscribing, you're choosing to be an ancestor future generations will thank instead of curse.
This isn't about perfection. It's about direction. It's about being brave enough to keep showing up imperfectly but consistently, experimenting, failing forward, and still bringing coffee for everyone the next day.
Indigenous cultures have known forever that cooperation creates abundance, sustainable rhythms build resilience, and soulful wisdom always prevails over mechanical thinking.
So let's stop pretending incremental change will save us and let's move with the courage this moment demands—together.
By subscribing, you're choosing to be an ancestor future generations will thank instead of curse.
This isn't about perfection. It's about direction. It's about being brave enough to keep showing up imperfectly but consistently, experimenting, failing forward, and still bringing coffee for everyone the next day.
Indigenous cultures have known forever that cooperation creates abundance, sustainable rhythms build resilience, and soulful wisdom always prevails over mechanical thinking.
So let's stop pretending incremental change will save us and let's move with the courage this moment demands—together.
Kai Algar
Founder, 3bears
Architect of Impact