Personal Growth

When I was in my early 20s, I believed that passion was the single most important factor in choosing a career. I thought: * If I work in an area I love, I’ll stay motivated. * Even if it doesn’t pay well, I’ll figure it out. * And if I

Growing up, I was told a lot of things — mostly by adults, mostly my parents. They were bound by their own experiences, the experiences that shaped the lives they live today. But looking back, I see now that many of these lessons were just fears. Their fears reflected onto my

I grew up in a family that didn’t own a lot of things. We lived a decent life and I have wonderful memories of my childhood—but it was never about getting toys whenever I wanted or buying things just because. My parents, hardworking middle-class employees, always emphasized the

If you want to get good at something, the first step is to demystify it. What I mean is: don’t look at a subject or skill as something completely different from what you’ve already mastered. And definitely don’t look up to the people already succeeding in the

For most of my career, I’ve been proud of being unemotional and analytical. It’s served me well as an operator in a 9-to-5 job. I don’t get rattled easily. I don’t get caught up in drama. And more often than not, I don’t have to

Having kids is a funny thing. On one hand, they eat up every ounce of time you think you have. It’s the easiest excuse in the world—“I didn’t get this done because the kids kept me busy.” And to be honest, it’s not even a bad