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When There Isn’t a Manual, You Write Your Own
One year since the big reset. 12½ Lessons From the Assembly Bench
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Why Posting Online Still Feels More Vulnerable Than Public Speaking
because digital confidence is a different muscle - and we can build it
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I’m Not Late, You’re Just Early
Rethinking time, and whose clock we’re really on. Fellow time optimists, gather round.
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Let It Go (No, Seriously, the Bananas Are a Biohazard)
On holding on, letting go, and the quiet power of releasing what no longer fits - bananas, friendships, and all.
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This Is Not a Performance (No Applause Necessary)
On building presence without the act, and why being real beats being impressive.
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10,000 Miles From Home: One Big Move A Thousand Tiny Shifts
What moving to the other side of the world taught me about identity, belonging, and starting over
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The Anatomy of Rejection
Or, why the fear of not being chosen is quietly running the show - and how to take the wheel back.
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Self: Assemble
Self: Assemble
One weekly email to help you unbox yourself, ditch outdated success rules, and build a multi-layered life on your terms. Expect real stories, honest reflections, and glimpses of my own Reassemble Era - aka what happens when you decide to shake things up.
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