In this episode, Melissa interviews Ed Hajim, the author of 'The Island of the Four Ps,' a modern fable about preparing for the future. Ed shares his background and the decision to write the book, which was inspired by his fascination with fables and the desire to communicate a set of ideas. He discusses the importance of self-reflection and defining one's own life, drawing from his personal experience growing up in an orphanage. Ed also emphasizes the significance of creating a life plan and navigating life changes to discover passions. He shares the story of founding a golf course and the importance of giving back to the community. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the four P's: passions, principles, partners, and plans, and their role in achieving a balanced and fulfilling life. In this conversation, Ed Hagin shares his experiences and insights from his career in international business and finance. He emphasizes the importance of putting people together and the principle of deflecting credit. Ed also discusses the significance of writing things down and how it has guided him throughout his life. He shares the story of reconnecting with his mother later in life and the impact it had on him. Ed concludes by sharing his four-part framework for life and his mission to help college students and promote non-academic work.

Helpful Links:
*Website: edhajim.com

*Instagram https://instagram.com/edhajimauthor?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==

*Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-hajim-bba1a7204?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

*The Island of the Four Ps https://amzn.to/3OQxsbF