Category: Advice
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Would You Eat Day-Old Fries? Why Some Things Are Better Left Behind
“Would you eat day-old fries?” That is the question my brother recently asked me. I was confused. I mean, what a weird question, right? My first thought was that fries are best fresh. Always fresh. I told him that. “So why would you want to go back to a situation…
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Imposter Syndrome Is Lying to You: How to Stop Believing It
During a recent meeting, I was quietly panicking, wondering if anyone would notice I had no idea what I was doing. They didn’t. That is the dirty little truth about imposter syndrome. It screams inside your head while everyone else assumes you’ve got it together. You can perform, hit deadlines,…
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Finding Your Passion in Life: How to Discover What Actually Lights You Up
Most of us grow up with a narrow definition of success. Go to school, get a good job, maybe a side hustle, settle down, have kids, repeat. Somewhere in that checklist, discovering what truly excites you often gets lost. By your late twenties or thirties, it is common to ask yourself: what…
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Feeling Stuck in Life? You’re Not Broken, You’re Just Stuck
Feeling stuck is normal. Staying stuck is a choice. I wanted out of my hometown. Not because it sucked, but because it wasn’t enough. One day I quit my job, switched grad programs, left with zero plan, and somehow it all worked out. Life has a way of putting the…
The Girl in Gucci Glasses 