George Pitagorsky is an author, coach, and technologist who has dedicated his life to cultivating mindful awareness in both personal and professional spheres. With a career spanning over five decades in technology and leadership, he has combined Eastern philosophies with modern practices to guide people toward self-awareness and fulfillment. Featured in Humans of Fuzia’s HeForShe series, George’s story stands as an inspiration to our 5M+ community, reminding us that empowerment and equality are achieved when we break barriers and lead with awareness.
Q: Your book, The Peaceful Warrior’s Path, has touched many lives. What inspired you to write it?
George: The inspiration came from my own experiences of applying Buddhist and Eastern philosophies since the 1970s. The message is simple: give back, give, serve, remember. The book serves as a guide to help people live optimally, with balance and purpose.
Q: You also founded “Self-Aware Living.” Can you share the vision behind it?
George: Self-Aware Living is about looking inward as much as outward. By recognizing and removing the obstacles we create for ourselves, we can live happier, more effective lives. Self-awareness is at the core of healthy relationships, good performance, and lasting success.
Q: You’ve been deeply involved in technology since 1964. What are your thoughts on AI and its impact?
George: I see AI as a tool rather than a threat. It can simulate creativity and certainly impacts jobs, but instead of resisting it, entrepreneurs should learn to integrate AI into their work. I view it as a medium — just like paint or clay for an artist — that we can use creatively.
Q: You’ve worked with many remarkable women leaders. Could you share some of those experiences?
George: I’ve worked with inspiring women who built international companies, led banking innovations in the 1980s, and broke through male-dominated environments with grace and capability. On a personal level, my wife has had a 50-year career as a psychotherapist, and my daughter-in-law is an advocate for women in the arts. These experiences reaffirm my belief that effectiveness comes when we drop gender labels and focus on breaking barriers.
Q: What has been your biggest professional challenge?
George: Marketing and sales have always been my greatest challenges. I love the work itself — writing, coaching, consulting — but putting it out into the world and getting people to pay for it has been tough. Still, I believe in taking on the things we’re not naturally good at and improving step by step.
“In the end, it’s about becoming self-aware, dropping the labels, and asking: how can I give, serve, and make a difference in this moment?” – George Pitagorsky
Connect with George Pitagorsky:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgepitagorsky/
http://www.self-awareliving.com/
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