Entrepreneur Jason Fried argues in a recent article for Inc. that love for one’s job is a bogus criteria for success. He overlooks the fact that until we start working with the intention of increasing the well-being of others, true success will continue to elude us.

A narrow definition of success, with an over-emphasis on profit and financial growth, has led to many of today’s most pressing human challenges — from poverty to medical epidemics, environmental degradation to terrorism. It’s time we expand our perspective of success to be more inclusive of the things that enable us to lead happy lives in a way that works for all 7 billion people on the planet.

Instilling a belief in children that they can change the world for the better, and setting them free to innovate on their ideas, is an essential gift to pass from one generation to the next. Look no further than Kylie Simonds and her ingenious IV backpack.

Some Micro-Documentaries team members use our policy of extreme flexibility to pursue globetrotting adventures, but a larger percent of us continue to live more ordinary lives working from home. This week one of our production managers shares her story of managing extreme flexibility at home — and of the challenges and rewards that come from it.

Michael Davis of Downtown Streets Team was funny, full of life, and visibly proud of his work. He also was a reminder of how one film at a time we can be part of helping people find dignity and lead brighter lives.