Personal Growth
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I Trust Myself to Choose
What if I make the wrong choice? It’s a question that can keep us stuck for far too long. We gather more information. Make another list. Ask another person. Think through another scenario. We tell ourselves we’re being thoughtful, responsible, or patient. Sometimes we are. And sometimes we’re simply trying to eliminate the risk of… Continue reading
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The Work of Wayfinding
We like maps. Maps tell us where we are, where we’re going, and, perhaps most importantly, how we’re going to get there. They give us a sense of certainty before we ever take the first step. Life rarely offers us one. Especially when we’re entering unfamiliar territory — changing careers, beginning or ending relationships, moving… Continue reading
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Accountability Is Personal Power
There are a handful of beliefs that have become foundational to how I live my life. Two, in particular, sit at the heart of how I think about personal accountability: I am responsible for the experiences in my life: past, present, and future. My future is mine to create. They are empowering beliefs, but there… Continue reading
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The Geography of Becoming
Three years ago, I left San Francisco, California, and moved to Boise, Idaho. At the time, I thought I was simply changing where I lived. Looking back, I can see I was beginning to change how I lived. I didn’t know it then, but that move in June 2023 would eventually lead me to leave… Continue reading
