I agree with the position that states: “In order for businesses to thrive in the service of a thriving world, greater attention must be paid to personal well-being. The notion of personal flourishing is focused on the fundamental feeling of being connected to oneself, to others and to the world. It can be developed through mindfulness and other reflective practices, which are becoming essential for effective leadership.” Summer Institute of General Management. As daunting and overwhelming as I thought this job was, it was a great learning experience for me. Immediately after the first grueling and exhilarating week, all the students surprised me by applauding me for being the best consultant in the program. This not only challenged me, but also made me feel more connected to the students. This led me to put more effort into my work and deliver even better results, which was followed by further praise and recognition not only from the students. students but also my supervisors. The feeling of being valued and appreciated for all the hard work, even at the expense of sleep, was unparalleled. This Stanford experience, among others, has led me to believe that positive encouragement, evaluation combined with impactful work that tends towards corporate sustainability is the best way to personal flourishing. We see many high-level executives trying to understand and implement this personal wellness strategy to be for thriving businesses. Dr. Nelson, clinical psychologist, best-selling author and corporate trial consultant, suggests that: “When you put compassion first, profits will follow.” Another great example is when the CEO of Alcoa, the world's leading aluminum producer, Paul O'Neil, realizes the main concern of h...... middle of paper ...... the pause that I had in the summer, working at Stanford and Denver, refreshed me and motivated me to try again. And this time I finally feel connected to myself and the people here, I'm enjoying the classes I'm taking and I love the school environment again. Suddenly the weather no longer seems harsh and the place no longer depressing. This has made me more engaged in my lessons and is helping me achieve better results. Additionally, I am grateful for my education and find there is purpose in it. To conclude, as I think about sustainability or a prosperous world, I think, from my personal experience and research, that a sense of purpose and joy drives one to perform an action much better. We must absolutely remember that people are the most precious asset. Managing them and ensuring they thrive is challenging but important for a thriving world.