The Maple Tree Moment: Legacy, Leadership, and the World We Leave Behind

In this episode of Think Your Way to an Epic Life, Coach Schug and Dr. Ron Stotts reveal the powerful idea behind “The Maple Tree Moment” — a life-altering experience that reshaped Dr. Ron’s entire meaning of leadership, impact, and legacy.

If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or creator who feels pulled between short-term demands and the deeper purpose you know you're meant to fulfill… this conversation will hit home.

🌱 What kind of ancestor are you becoming?
🌳 What world are you leaving behind for generations you’ll never meet?

In this episode, we explore:
- The Quarterly Trap — Why short-term thinking is crippling modern leadership
- The Japanese Maple Awakening — Dr. Ron’s emotional vision that reframed his entire purpose
- Redefining Success — Why true leadership goes far beyond profit
- The Ripple Effect — How conscious leaders shape humanity through everyday interactions
- Legacy Questions — Practical prompts to align your leadership with long-term impact

Packed with research from Harvard, MIT, Stanford, UCLA, the Long Now Foundation, and more, this episode blends neuroscience, leadership strategy, emotional storytelling, and ancient wisdom into one of our most profound conversations yet.

🎧 What You’ll Walk Away With

- A new framework for leadership success
- Insight into how your daily decisions shape the future
- Practical reflection exercises to reconnect with your purpose
- The motivation to become an ancestor future generations will thank

🌟 Want Support on Your Leadership Journey?

📅 Schedule a complimentary discovery call:
• With Kara: zcal.co/karaschug/discoverycall
• With Ron: ronstottsclientscheduling.as.me

📚 Research Referenced

Washington University • Harvard Medical School • MIT Sloan • McKinsey • UCLA (Hal Hershfield) • Long Now Foundation • Future of Work Institute • Northwestern (Adam Waytz) • Gallup • B-Corp Movement • MIT Collective Intelligence • HeartMath Institute • Presencing Institute • And more.