The View Inside Me

Reflections from the inside.

Writing by Marc Winn on purpose, conviction, founder energy and the emerging landscape. From his blog theviewinside.me

April 13, 2026

Lessons from A Contrarian Life

There's a part of me that has always resisted the obvious path. When I was younger, it wasn't especially thoughtful. If someone told me to do something, I'd often feel the urge to do the opposite.

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March 29, 2026

The Link Between Karma and Dharma

I've found myself in a slightly surreal position over the years. Being described as the accidental creator of the Ikigai Venn diagram. A simple visual that somehow travelled the world.

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November 30, 2025

Listening to the Project

I have a little ritual I use when groups or founders feel stuck. It is gentle, playful and strangely effective. It helps people move from personal tension to collective clarity.

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September 28, 2025

A Summary of the Philosophy of The View Inside Me

This blog has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. Hundreds of reflections as I went on a personal journey of exploration.

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February 15, 2025

The Story Behind the Ikigai Venn Diagram

As the creator of the now-iconic Ikigai Venn Diagram, I want to share the untold story of its origins, its unexpected global impact, and the lessons learned.

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January 13, 2025

The Looney Tunes Boardroom Process

Have you ever noticed the different voices inside your head? The nagging critic, the excited dreamer, the cautious planner, and maybe even the playful trickster.

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