It’s just another day. Another day with you on my shoulder. Another day to watch you criticize, doubt, and humiliate me. As I wake up and feel your presence draw nearer, I’m reminded of the tumultuous relationship we’ve held together for so many years. You’ve been there through some of…

Human beings are innate storytellers. Our profound use of imagination can often cause us to misinterpret reality. We can build up entire sagas in our heads with little to no information to base it on. One small negative event can catapult into a never-ending nightmare of stress, anxiety, and fear. …

We live in a world that praises decisiveness. Feeling uncertain is associated with being weak. As if lacking conviction holds you back from self growth and long-term development. Why is it that we envy people who rise to every occasion with unwavering confidence? Why is doubting ourselves conceivably bad? …

1. I am an observer of my thoughts. I am not my thoughts. We often mistake our feelings, emotions, and thoughts with what is fact or certain in life. When in reality, our thoughts are not a depiction of our current situation, but only our perception of it. Our thoughts are shiftable. …

As human beings, we have a habit of gripping onto what makes us feel good. Our brains love attaching to predictability and safety. This can be a great thing. …

Startups are like corporate playgrounds. They can be incredibly rewarding to be a part of, but once they hit a high-growth phase, it’s sink or swim. Scaling rapid growth at a small company with minimal resources can be tremendously difficult to manage. With so many moving parts and little time…

“If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.” The concept is pretty simple. If we’re thinking the same thoughts, surrounding ourselves with the same people, and taking the same action day in and day out, how can we expect anything to change? In order to…

One of my favorite memories growing up was braiding lanyards. I was always a pretty creative kid — always looking for something new to mold, draw, or craft. I had a lot of creative phases — painting, sketching, music-playing, dancing, etc. But I distinctly remember this lanyard phase of my…

Startups have taken on a whole new meaning within the last 5 years. Young companies are shaking up industries and disrupting how we interact as consumers. Offices of 20–50 are growing into 1,200 overnight. But why is there still so much misconception around working at one of these startup gigs…