In this thoughtful and motivating TEDx talk, the speaker explores a simple but powerful shift: moving our attention from the past to the future. Through personal stories — from struggling with work setbacks, to offering advice to friends, to the heartbreak of a middle school soccer mistake — the speaker reveals how one powerful question can change everything: “What do I want to do next?” By focusing on the future instead of dwelling on past regrets, we can: Calm anxiety and regain clarity.Reactivate the brain’s creative and planning centers.Spark motivation and positive action.Drawing on both neuroscience and real-life experiences, this talk shows how asking the right question can open the door to resilience, mental toughness, and forward momentum. If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed by regret, this talk will guide you toward simple, practical hope — and a powerful new way of seeing your life. Kazuyoshi Hisano empowers senior executives and top-performing athletes to transform their desired future into tangible reality. Drawing on cognitive science, he helps individuals unlock their aspirations and achieve meaningful goals. Hisano serves as President and CEO of Connoway Inc., Representative Director of the Feedforward Association, and Vice President of the Cognitive Coaching Association. He also lectures in cognitive psychology at Temple University, acts as a representative partner of KOH LLC, and represents The CEO Magazine in Japan.Born in 1974, Hisano's global upbringing spans childhood in San Francisco and formative school years in London. He later earned his degree in Economics from the University of Tokyo and an MBA in International Business from Tsukuba University. After launching his first business upon graduation, he gained experience at large foreign-affiliated companies and innovative ventures before founding Connoway Co. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx