Rand Selig is an entrepreneur, coach, scoutmaster, conservationist, and board member with a passion for helping others thrive. He holds an MBA from Stanford and degrees in mathematics and psychology, bringing clarity to complex global projects. Based in Mill Valley, California, he enjoys life’s adventures with his wife of 44 years. In Thriving! How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life, Rand shares practical wisdom to help readers navigate life’s challenges and discover what it means to truly thrive. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.randselig.com Book: Thriving!: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life by Rand Selig Most Influential Person My Father Effect on Emotions Like many people, my emotions often come as a jumble, rarely clear orsimple except for love, which feels pure. Most emotions take time forme to understand. Mindfulness, especially through journaling, helps mesort through my emotions. By reflecting honestly on my role in a situation, I stop blaming others and start seeing solutions. Sometimes it takes days, but by the end, I feel clearer, more in control, and able to turn difficult emotions into something positive. Thoughts on Breathing When I’m out in nature, I intentionally slow down and take everythingin; the sound of a bird, a bug on a leaf, a bud on a tree. Sometimes I’ll stop completely, even if I am with someone, and just listen or look in silence. During those moments, I breathe deeply through my nose, filling my lungs and feeling my chest expand. That simple act of breathing helps me feel present, grounded, and genuinely happy to be alive. Suggested Resources Book: Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and IndividualsAchieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours by ShirzadChamine Book: Thriving!: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life by Rand Selig App: n/a Bullying Story When I was 12, I came home 30 minutes late from sledding andwas grounded for the entire winter break—no questions asked. My father, shaped by a strict military background, enforced rules withoutroom for dialogue. He acted from fear and a need for control. Looking back, I realize a mindful conversation could have taught mepunctuality with compassion. That experience shaped how I led early in my career—efficient but often lacking emotional connection.