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July 23, 2026 853 words · 5 min read

Thoughts on Embracing Your Truest Self

One of the key things that sets prolific creators apart from the rest of us is their ability to fully embrace who they are with acceptance and joy.

#philosophy#mindset#creativity
July 15, 2026 2,608 words · 14 min read

The Joy of Writing

I wasted a full-ride scholarship, got rejected from a creative writing program, and lost my first novel — here's how I found my way back to writing.

#writing#mindset#mental-health#philosophy
May 13, 2026 172 words · 1 min read

Explore Emotions With Curiosity

Why approaching difficult emotions with curiosity rather than avoidance leads to healthier processing and greater self-awareness.

#anxiety#mental-health#mindset#psychology#thoughts
May 11, 2026 331 words · 2 min read

Do the Hard Thing: Why Struggle Is How You Truly Learn

Why intentionally choosing difficulty is how you grow, stand out, and prevent your mind from going soft in an age of shortcuts.

#AI#education#growth-mindset#mindset#thoughts
May 9, 2026 190 words · 1 min read

Embracing Discomfort

On leaning into discomfort rather than fleeing it — and how sitting with struggle is the path to growth.

#growth#mindset#philosophy#psychology#thoughts
April 25, 2026 451 words · 3 min read

Let Go

On how trying to control what's outside our control creates unnecessary pain, and why letting go is the path to peace.

#growth#mental-health#mindset#philosophy#psychology
April 23, 2026 358 words · 2 min read

AI Won’t Steal Your Value

Why AI is unlikely to steal your job — and what that fear reveals about the value you actually bring to your work.

#AI#mindset#notes#psychology#technology#thoughts
April 22, 2026 3,747 words · 19 min read

I Lost 120 Pounds In A Year - Here's How

A blog post about how I lost 120 pounds in a year through diet and exercise and mindset shifting

#fitness#health#mindset#philosophy
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