I used to think I needed to build something massive to matter. Publish groundbreaking research. Get recognized. Maybe even win awards. But when I look back, the people who shaped me the most—my mom and dad—never chased any of that.

They just did small things. My mom still knits mittens for people in her community. My dad used to give away carrots and potatoes from his garden. No one gave them a medal. No one wrote them into history books. But when they left, the absence was felt.

This episode is about how real impact often looks like nothing at all. It’s invisible. It’s humble. And it changes everything.

If you’re feeling like your work, your life, or your research doesn’t matter unless it’s loud, flashy, or celebrated—you need to hear this.

Because the truth is: we don’t need more geniuses. We need more people who show up, give away the extra carrots, and knit mittens.

Take care. And be that kind of person.