Resilience

Are They Friends of Frenemies?

Plus, I'm finally betting on myself and turning subscriptions on

May 28 •

The Power of Magical Thinking

How to allow yourself a little bit of grace and magic in this big, wild life

Apr 2 •

Will I Ever Finish?

Yes, you will. The power of going slowly towards your goals

Jan 15 •

Don’t Take it Personally

An essay on the nature of criticism (meanwhile: indeed taking it quite personally)

Dec 11, 2024 •

You Will Have To Do Hard Things Alone

The results will be grand, the process painful.

Nov 27, 2024 •

How to Not Give Up

Whoever can withstand the most pain, wins. Increase your tolerance to pain.

Oct 9, 2024 •

An Essay on Perfectionissm

How scarcity and insecurity impact one's mindset

Oct 2, 2024 •

Rejection isn't new, you've been here before lol

Sep 4, 2024 •

We are Obsessed with "Passion"

I would argue that determination, resilience, and grit are more appropriate

May 15, 2024 •

"I'm a Shell of Myself"

Answering a reader question about cold bosses and how to get back to ourselves.

May 8, 2024 •

Taming the Chaos Monster

And seeing your work patterns for what they really are: a learned trauma response

Apr 17, 2024 •

The Loneliness of Corporate Work

And how we all just want to be seen and heard

Apr 3, 2024 •

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