The View Inside Me
Reflections from the inside.
Essays by Marc Winn on purpose, conviction, founder energy and what is quietly shifting underneath the surface.
Pulled live from theviewinside.me. New pieces appear here as soon as they are published.
24 August 2026
The thing already on the table
I am very good at beginnings. Give me a half-formed possibility and I can usually see its strange cousin, three hidden doors and the larger system it might…
Read the essay →15 August 2026
Village Sovereignty
For years, I have wondered how we might help individuals become more powerful. I am beginning to think I had the wrong unit of transformation.
Read the essay →13 April 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…
Read the essay →29 March 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…
Read the essay →30 November 2025
Listening to the Project: A Simple Practice for Clearer Decisions
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…
Read the essay →28 September 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. Here is a summary of my…
Read the essay →15 February 2025
The Story Behind the Ikigai Venn Diagram: A Personal Journey
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…
Read the essay →13 January 2025
The Looney Tunes Boardroom Process: Shining Light on Your Inner Voices
Have you ever noticed the different voices inside your head? You know—the nagging critic, the excited dreamer, the cautious planner, and maybe even the playful…
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