Same Roots, New Direction
The second planting allows the soil to be reused by a new plant after harvesting an earlier crop. Gardeners or farmers don't toss the soil away, they reuse it, enriched by the first planting.
It’s no different than humans finding their new direction, planting the seeds of change but staying true to who you are. Sometimes the path forward doesn't look the same as the path we’ve taken to this point. It’s scary - yes, but also exciting.
Rejection Sucks, Navigating The Crappiest Job Search of All Time
Rejection sucks. This job market is the worst. Whether you’re chasing a career-defining growth opportunity or just trying to find a way to pay your rent, the stakes feel higher than ever. Instead of smashing your computer, try a few other ways to handle the rejection.
If You Are At An Inflection Point, You Are In the Middle
If you know something needs to change, you are in the middle. Don’t stop there!
When The Middle Isnt By Choice, Managing The Unknown
I did everything right. I followed every rule. And I still found myself waiting to find out if I’d lose my career. This is what that experience taught me about The Unknown and why sitting with uncertainty might be one of the hardest things we ever have to do.
June Theme: The Messy Middle
Some of these middles are by choice, others are not and often it doesn't feel good when we’re here. Our little sunflower friends remind us that even in the deepest darkness of the night, growth doesn't stop. They don't just wait for things to get better; they quietly reposition themselves in the dark so they are ready to catch the very first ray of morning light. They remind us that we have the power to reset our focus, every single day.
Why Intention Is Your Most Underused Career Tool
Most of us don't think about what we actually want from a job until something forces the question: a reorg, a departure, an acquisition. By then, the decision is already being made for you. Here's the one question that changes that.
It’s Not That You Can’t, It’s Just That You Haven’t Yet
Change is hard — but the way you think about change might be making it harder than it needs to be. Your mindset shapes how you respond to challenges, feedback, and even other people's success. The good news? It's not fixed. Check out our post to find out which mindset you're operating from and a few practical ways to start shifting it.
I asked AI About My Reputation and I Feel Seen
If he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly.
Breaking the "Competition" Cycle: What I Wish I'd Known Sooner
In your 20s, it's almost impossible not to look sideways. When you're still figuring out what your path is supposed to look like, your peers become a kind of compass but a wildly unreliable one.