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The One Percent Movement Founder: 6 Questions We Need To Ask Ourselves To Keep Creating Impact

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How do we measure success? Often, the most successful technological, scientific and artistic innovations are measured based on the number of people they’re able to impact. The ability to scale is what we call it in business terms. 

Now turns to the question of how we can create scale throughout all our lives?

It’s not as complicated as one may think. When people think about making an impact, they think of influencers championing obscure and large projects. As ambitious as someone may be, it’s not hard to feel small when you’re looking at the world through a comparative lens. The truth is, the only way you’re ever going to start making an impact is if you make the conscious decision to start now. Not only so, but dedicating your life to making small movements of shifting the dial forward by 1%. All it takes in retrospect is becoming better by 1% every day, to achieve a growth of 37% by the end of the year, according to James Clear, author of Atomic Habits.

Impact starts with our individual growth. If we’re committed to owning our decisions in a way that benefits humanity at large, then we are making an impact that will add value. You might not be able to assess your impact on the world based on immediate, tangible results, but the impact goes beyond what you can see on the surface. Think of the brightest legends in the world, Shakespeare, Picasso, Einstein…etc. The commonality they share is that they’ve all acquired fame at the same time—when they died.

Their contribution wasn’t for fame but it’s the micromovements they produced in their lifetimes that translated into a big cultural shift for later generations.

This is exactly the type of momentum Kiri-Maree Moore, CEO, and founder of Decision Velocity Global wants every person to move towards. “Leaving a legacy where these footprints will add value to those who follow,” she says. Kiri-Maree Moore is a speaker, advisor, investor, and serial entrepreneur who founded Decision Velocity Global and the One Percent Movement to give a platform to leaders around the world.

She shares the six questions we have to start asking ourselves if we want to create an impact.

Am I adding value?

As simple as physics, every action we take bears a consequence. We can choose to turn in to our calling or turn away from it. For example, if we feel limited by our circumstances we can choose to improve ourselves through education. But if we choose to focus on our limitations, we will always remain stagnant.

No matter how small it appears to be, any amount of progress gives you a bigger leap of confidence to proceed to the next step. “Every time you’re making a decision, you’re either adding value to humanity or taking it away, so ask yourself this: Am I adding value?” Kiri-Maree says.

She believes that a cultural shift will begin when everyone recognizes their ability to contribute, even in the smallest forms. If everyone participates, then the dial will start to move forward. 

What are the patterns that are going to be the most effective?

We’re trained from a young age to have a fixed mindset on many things. However, this deviates us from being curious and finding other pathways that can result in more effective success. For example, many entrepreneurs have reengineered their thought patterns to find solutions to problems that no one else had. 

“It’s hard to disrupt the pattern to what you know,” Kiri-Maree says. “It’s how you’ve always done it, and you don’t know what you don’t know but when you do there needs to be  ownership.” In order for change to occur, we need to disrupt patterns. It’s not about going against the status quo, rather it’s about finding a different way to do things that allow us to narrow the gap between problem and solution.

Do I want to be the same tomorrow as I am today?

It can be overwhelming thinking about how we can “become” this person we want to be overnight, or even within a couple of months. Setting goals for personal growth is important, but measuring ourselves based on how we haven’t met the final outcome is counterproductive. It diminishes our confidence and motivation. Instead, we should focus on setting micro-goals every day. How can I be better than I was yesterday? This could simply be learning one new thing every day. 

Growth is incremental and as Kiri-Maree puts it, “Growth is what it means for you. All I care about is if you’re shifting the dial forward. Everyone is called to play at a different level.” 

Everyone can make the conscious decision to shift the dial forward, but it requires a degree of effort and awareness in our daily life.

If I wasn’t band-aiding, what could I be doing?

As humans, we’re drawn to instant gratification. We prefer to avoid pain and reap the rewards. However, growth can have a direct correlation with the uncomfortable.

Most people rely on band-aids, or quick-fix solutions to ease the discomfort they’re going through. Ask yourself this: Instead of deflecting or covering up the problem you’re facing, how can I identify patterns that lead to this issue, and try to rewire those patterns to produce a different outcome?

Every outcome is a consequence of patterns. If we have a sleep deprivation problem, it could be we’ve developed patterns from staying up late, thus impacting our overall ability to make meaningful contributions throughout the day. The result might be more irritation towards our family and colleagues, and producing lower quality work, but we tend to use coffee or stronger stimulants as a temporary, band-aid solution. But what people don’t realize is the use of short-term fixes decreases the chance of us actually rewiring our patterns to the results we want. A true solution to our sleep issue is to ditch the coffee and rewire our sleeping patterns. This same analogy can be applied to different problems we’re trying to overcome.

How do I prepare for the worst?

Our reaction to things has a large impact on our resilience. If we want a greater impact but we lack resilience, it’s hard for us to follow through on required actions when there are obstacles. Thus, preparation and having the tools to deal with hardship is quintessential for entrepreneurs.

Kiri-Maree suggests having strategies readily to develop tools that can help you navigate the challenges when faced with the uncomfortable. She’s a big believer in building human intelligence (HI).

When we work on building the muscle of human intelligence, we disrupt old patterns and engage with curiosity in a new approach. Drawing data in the form of insights, experience, and results, using this to disrupt patterns to strategically take action coming to an effective and sustainable outcome.  Through this process, any data added is to make better decisions, thus, building the muscle of HI. Knowledge of patterns helps us to make decisions that are resilient enough to deal with the worst-case scenario, it makes the everyday hurdles appear diminished.

How can I learn from others?

 A great way we can make an impact is by opening ourselves to perspectives where we learn from the wisdom of others. There is a source of endless curiosity for the individual willing to ask better questions, engage with anyone and know how to access the vast amount of knowledge out there in the world.

The point is, you don’t have to be friends with a Nobel prize winner or Oprah Winfrey to become wiser. In fact, just through connection with other humans, you can learn to see perspectives that you didn’t see before. This is accelerated when we’re able to master our human intelligence.

As demonstrated by Kiri-Maree, she brought strangers on a regular basis to her show The Decision Table to interview. “I wanted to role model I could bring anyone on to The Decision Table and know both my guest and I can always learn something from each other.  And it is as simple as a conversation,” she says. If we stopped viewing the world as a competitive place, and choose to collaborate with different distinctions at the table, then we might actually move forward.

“ Create space to learn from others that are willing to continue to evolve,” Kiri-Maree says. “The greater capacity you have to learn to be flexible at doing this as an individual who is a  part of the collective, the better chance you have at gaining a seat at the table.”

Conclusion

The process to become an effective leader is not this grandiose scheme for the future. It starts with everyday people, who choose to make everyday decisions a priority. The concept of shifting the dial forward by 1% is a proactive way we can get people to take ownership of our contribution back to humanity at scale. It helps to know that it’s not just all about me, but at the end of the day, it’s about more people who can think beyond themselves to achieve impact in collaboration through growth that adds value to the rest of the human race.

Michelle has been a part of the journey ever since Bigtime Daily started. As a strong learner and passionate writer, she contributes her editing skills for the news agency. She also jots down intellectual pieces from categories such as science and health.

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The Missing Piece in Self-Help? Why This Book is Changing the Wellness Game

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Self-help shelves are full of advice — some of it helpful, some of it recycled, and most of it focused on “mindset.” But Rebecca Kase, LCSW and founder of the Trauma Therapist Institute, is offering something different: a science-backed, body-first approach that explains why so many people feel struck, overwhelmed, or burned out — and what they can actually do about it.

A seasoned therapist and business leader, Kase has spent nearly two decades teaching others how to navigate life through the lens of the nervous system. Her newest book, “The Polyvagal Solution,” set to release in May 2025, aims to shake up the wellness space by shifting the focus away from willpower and onto biology. If success has felt out of reach — or if healing has always seemed like a vague concept — this book may be the missing link.

A new way to understand stress and healing

At the heart of Kase’s approach is polyvagal theory, a neuroscience-based framework that helps explain how our bodies respond to safety and threat. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, polyvagal theory has transformed the way many therapists understand trauma, but Kase is bringing this knowledge to a much wider audience.

“The body always tells the truth,” Kase says. “If you’re anxious, exhausted, or always in overdrive, your nervous system is asking for support, not more discipline.”

“The Polyvagal Solution” makes this complex theory digestible and actionable. Instead of promising quick fixes, Kase offers strategies for regulating the nervous system over time, including breathwork, movement, boundaries, and daily practices that better align with how the human body functions. It’s less about pushing through discomfort and more about learning to tune in to what the body needs.

From clinical expertise to business insight

What sets Kase apart isn’t just her deep understanding of trauma but how she blends that knowledge with real-world experience as a business owner and leader. As the founder of the Trauma Therapist Institute, she scaled her work into a thriving company, all while staying rooted in the values she teaches.

Kase has coached therapists, executives, and entrepreneurs who struggle with burnout, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from their work. Regardless of who she works with, though, her message remains consistent: the problem isn’t always mindset — it’s often regulation.

“Success that drains you isn’t success. It’s survival mode in disguise,” Kase explains. Her coaching programs go beyond traditional leadership training by teaching high achievers how to calm their nervous systems, enabling them to lead from a grounded place, not just grit.

Making the science personal

For all her clinical knowledge, Kase keeps things human. Her work doesn’t sound like a lecture but rather like a conversation with someone who gets it. That’s because she’s been through it herself: the long hours as a therapist, the emotional toll of supporting others, the realities of building a business while managing her own well-being.

That lived experience informs everything she does. Whether she’s speaking on stage, running a retreat, or sharing an anecdote on her podcast, Kase has a way of weaving humor and honesty into even the heaviest topics. Her ability to balance evidence-based practice with practical advice is part of what makes her voice so compelling.

Kase’s previous book, “Polyvagal-Informed EMDR,” earned respect from clinicians across the country. But “The Polyvagal Solution” reaches beyond the therapy community to anyone ready to understand how their body is shaping their behavior and how to create real, sustainable change.

Why this message matters

We’re in a moment where burnout is common and overwhelm feels normal. People are looking for answers, but many of the tools out there don’t address the deeper cause of those feelings.

That’s where Kase’s work lands differently. Instead of telling people to “think positive” or “try harder,” she teaches them how to regulate their own biology. And in doing so, she opens the door for deeper connection, better decision-making, and more energy for the things that matter.

As more workplaces begin to embrace trauma-informed leadership, more individuals are seeking solutions that go beyond talk therapy and motivational content. Kase meets that need with clarity, compassion, and a toolkit rooted in both science and humanity.

A grounded approach to lasting change

What makes “The Polyvagal Solution” stand out is its realism. It doesn’t ask readers to overhaul their lives but instead asks them to listen — to pay attention to how their bodies feel, how their stress patterns manifest, and how even small shifts in awareness can lead to significant results over time. Whether you’re a therapist, a team leader, or someone trying to feel more at ease in your own skin, this book offers a way forward that feels both grounded and achievable.

Rebecca Kase isn’t just adding another title to the self-help genre. She’s redefining it by reminding us that we don’t have to muscle our way through life. We just have to learn how to work with, not against, ourselves.

And maybe that’s the real game-changer we’ve been waiting for.

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