A BOOK BY CARLO MAHFOUZ

Reality Check

In Pursuit of the Right Questions

Transform how you see problems and navigate complexity.A framework that empowers you to unlock new perspectives through the power of deep presence.

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To ask the right questions is to pay attention

Learn to recognize what truly matters through heightened awareness

Reality check is a clear reading of the 'now,' void of distractions

Develop the ability to see clearly amid complexity and change

True listening is tuning and connecting through our awareness

Access deeper levels of understanding beyond thought and ego

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"A groundbreaking approach to transformation"

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Join leaders and innovators who have discovered a new way of seeing

"A fantastic book! I love how Carlo drew upon his many experiences and personas to describe such a vast and abstract concept and relate it metaphorically to rehearsing and being on the stage. I am excited to explore the platform mentioned, engage with the community of readers, and compare notes!"

Pawla Ghaleb

Pawla Ghaleb

Founder and CEO at PBG Consulting LLC

"Reality Check is a book I wish I had 15 years ago. It’s packed with examples and insights on how to get your questions right in order to improve and change. Carlo is a child of change, and this gem of a book will help you realize to not look for answers when asking questions. It sounds backwards, but it’s true. Read it and find out!"

Ola Helland

Ola Helland

UX Design Manager at Laerdal Medical and Writer of the comedy/science TV-show Brille

"If you've ever wondered how you could actually perform a reality check, read Carlo's book. He reverse-engineered what it takes to "clearly read the now" by asking the right questions ... and not necessarily even trying to find an answer. Carlo unapologetically presents his themes from within a personal frame but takes great care to offer his insights as suggestions instead of anything like 'the truth.'"

Katrijn van Oudheusden

Katrijn van Oudheusden

Community Builder and Mentor at NDLCA & Author of Selfless Leadership

How Reality Check came to be?

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Your Reality Check Journey

Uncover 9 transformative principles that shape how you see and navigate reality. Through Context, Time, and the Observer's lens, discover how each principle brings you closer to Deep Presence.

Interact with each principle to experience your own Reality Check journey

1. Leverage Scope

Every problem is defined by the constraints and rules that we set. How we leverage scope determines how we can position ourselves for success.

2. Tease The Extremes

There is almost always a context which sits on the edge which is commandeering our attention and we are oblivious to it.

3. Be Conscious of The Current Context

Change and context are interconnected and heavily dependent on each other. One cannot exist without the other as they influence each other.

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Discover a revolutionary approach to seeing problems, making decisions, and navigating complexity. Join visionary leaders worldwide in mastering the art of deep presence.

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