Healthcare

I’ve developed a perspective on mental wellbeing that emphasizes the irreplaceable value of authentic human connection. While professional therapeutic approaches serve important purposes for many individuals, I believe we sometimes overlook the profound healing potential of genuine friendship in our contemporary discussions about mental health. The Social Connection Perspective # Professional therapy involves paying for scheduled sessions where a trained individual listens to your concerns and potentially offers guidance or applies techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. While this structured approach benefits many, I’ve observed a tendency in online discourse to position therapy as a universal solution for all life challenges—from workplace difficulties to economic pressures—which may create unrealistic expectations.

While I typically maintain caution around predictions, I believe we’re witnessing the early stages of a significant business model evolution. An emerging category of ventures—what I call “incentive-aligned businesses”—appears positioned for substantial growth and impact in coming years. The Principle of Mutual Risk and Reward # The concept of “skin in the game” describes arrangements where participants share both risk and potential returns with their counterparties. This principle already operates in certain investment contexts—angel investors provide capital to founders, accepting significant risk in exchange for equity that may grow substantially in value if the venture succeeds. This structure creates natural alignment between parties as their outcomes become interdependent.