Did you hear that Cambridge Dictionary just named “Manifest” their Word of the Year?

Why? Because millions of people are excited, or at least curious about, the powerful idea of turning dreams into reality.

But here’s the thing: manifesting isn’t magic—it’s backed by science.

I had the pleasure of joining CEO, Mark Williams on his podcast, Mileage May Vary, where we explored the idea of “failing forward”—how embracing mistakes can lead to massive growth. We also dove into what managers can do to help their teams thrive, especially when resources are tight. Although we talked specifically about these ideas in the workplace, the same principles apply outside the office, even when we’re just looking to motivate ourselves.

We all want to be happy. We all want our families to be healthy and well. We all agree that children’s lives should be protected. We all deserve to feel safe walking around our cities at night. We’d all like lower taxes. We all want freedom of speech and to make choices about our own lives.