Pursuing a dream often asks us to hold two realities at once: its seeming impossibility and the bone-deep certainty of its inevitability. I know the feeling of looking at that dream and thinking, “This may never happen.” And then, somehow, beneath that doubt, another voice insists, “Keep going. This is yours to make.” I’ve been…
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The Bitterness of Self-Abandonment: When We Trade Our Unique Genius for Safety
When we dial down our distinct frequency to make others comfortable, we aren’t just playing it safe—we are committing a quiet, tragic act of self-abandonment. The exhaustion we feel at the end of the week isn’t just from the hours we are working; it is the heavy, suffocating weight of the masks we are wearing….
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The Life-Changing Art of Selective Attention: 5 Questions that Could Change Your Creativity
“Deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do.”—Steve Jobs Have you ever heard of the term “Selective Attention?” We are told that survival as a creator or entrepreneur requires total, unblinking awareness of everything and everyone, all the time. We are told to analyze every market shift, track every competitor’s…
Are We Addicted to Struggle?
“Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun.”—Alan Watts My client, Jon, asked if we could meet for lunch in Asheville, NC. He was flying in from Austin on a buddy’s plane and said he needed a face-to-face session. I could already sense it: struggle. I chose a fun tapas…
The Surprising ROI of Self-Trust
Where are you hesitating in your life right now? When you look at the leap you haven’t taken, what story are you telling yourself? Is it that you don’t have the resources, the timing is off, or the market just isn’t in your favor? Or, if you get very quiet and honest, is the real…
Break the Bars & Change Your Life with These 2 Journal Prompts
Unhappy with your current path? No problem—change it. Easier said than done, right? Or is it? What if the ability to change your life came from the simple act of awareness? As creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders, we often feel boxed in by our obligations, our daily routines, or the professional identities we’ve so carefully constructed….
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