This weekend was profoundly special for me. It marked the 25th anniversary of the PMI Minas Gerais Chapter, a community I had the honor of helping as one of the founders. As I sat in my mother's house in Belo Horizonte, surrounded by memories of my early days, I reflected on the incredible journey that brought us here. This reflection inspired this week's special podcast, which I decided to record on video. This milestone is more than a celebration—it’s a moment to pause, look back, and truly appreciate the path we’ve walked together. It reminded me of the collaboration and shared purpose. No achievement, no matter how great, is ever the result of a single individual. It is the work of many hands, countless contributions, and a shared vision that creates something lasting. If I am who I am today, it’s because of the support, learning, and inspiration I’ve drawn from this incredible community created by Project Management Institute globally. Let’s continue to walk this path with patience, gratitude, and the belief that the best is yet to come. I must also apologize for the final moments of the video. I became more emotional than I usually am, but I chose to leave it as it is—a heartfelt landmark for future project managers who may watch this video in the years to come. PS - these captions were generated automatically by Instagram, not me :) Ricardo