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.
We have plenty of anger—it's everywhere, across every generation, in every corner of the world. The hopelessness crisis isn't about lacking righteous anger; it's about lacking the courage to channel that anger constructively.
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. We have plenty of anger—it's everywhere, across every generation, in every corner of the world. The hopelessness crisis isn't about lacking righteous anger; it's about lacking the courage to channel that anger constructively.
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. We have plenty of anger—it's everywhere, across every generation, in every corner of the world. The hopelessness crisis isn't about lacking righteous anger; it's about lacking the courage to channel that anger constructively.
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 EQUITABLE & TRANSPARENT COOPERATION
Make intentions clear, share information and power meaningfully, and communicate directly. It means contributing to collective knowledge, building cultures where people actually belong, and understanding that we all rise together or not at all.
"I will build with, not over people, creating collective prosperity."
RELATIONAL COURAGE: HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
PRACTICE EQUITABLE & TRANSPARENT COOPERATION
Make intentions clear, share information and power meaningfully, and communicate directly. It means contributing to collective knowledge, building cultures where people actually belong, and understanding that we all rise together or not at all.
"I will build with, not over people, creating collective prosperity."
SYSTEMIC COURAGE: HOW WE CREATE LASTING IMPACT
BUILD REGENERATIVE SYSTEMS & IMPACT
Real change means building regenerative systems that solve problems at the source through continuous learning and unlearning. We align our work with what matters: creating genuine value for all. Structures that serve instead of exploit.
"I will build healing systems across generations through continuous learning and meaningful work."
SYSTEMIC COURAGE: HOW WE CREATE LASTING IMPACT
BUILD REGENERATIVE SYSTEMS & IMPACT
Real change means building regenerative systems that solve problems at the source through continuous learning and unlearning. We align our work with what matters: creating genuine value for all. Structures that serve instead of exploit.
"I will build healing systems across generations through continuous learning and meaningful work."
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 EQUITABLE & TRANSPARENT COOPERATION
Indigenous cultures have known forever that cooperation creates abundance, sustainable rhythms build resilience, and wisdom always trumps intelligence. Make intentions clear, share power meaningfully, and communicate directly to help others succeed.
"I will build with others, not over them, creating systems where collective prosperity is possible."
SYSTEMIC COURAGE: HOW WE CREATE LASTING IMPACT
BUILD REGENERATIVE SYSTEMS & IMPACT
Real change means building regenerative systems that solve problems at the source through continuous learning and unlearning. We align our work with what matters: creating genuine value for all. Structures that serve instead of exploit.
"I will build systems that heal through continuous learning, creating work that matters across generations."
By signing this pledge, 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 trumps intelligence.
So let's stop pretending incremental change will save us and let's move with the courage this moment demands—together.
By signing this pledge, 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 trumps intelligence.
So let's stop pretending incremental change will save us and let's move with the courage this moment demands—together.
Kai.
Kai Algar
3bears Founder