Did you watch the Super Bowl halftime show? Bad Bunny brought his full Puerto Rican identity to that stage – the music, the culture, the language, the pride. He didn’t water himself down for the biggest audience in television. He expressed himself completely, and the world leaned in. That’s what happens when you stop compartmentalizing…
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The Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster: How to Ride It (And Actually Survive)
If you’ve ever been on a roller coaster, you know that moment right before the first drop – you grip the bar, your stomach tightens, you take a deep breath, and you wonder what the heck you just got yourself into. Welcome to entrepreneurship. Except this ride lasts years instead of minutes. There’s no operator…
When the Storm Hits: Your Guide to Weathering What Comes and Emerging Stronger
The meteorologists saw it coming days in advance. The grocery stores emptied of bread and milk. Batteries flew off the shelves. Everyone knew the storm was approaching, yet when it finally arrived, many still found themselves unprepared for its full force. Life’s storms work the same way. Sometimes we see them gathering on the horizon…
Before You Do, Remember Who You’re Becoming
Every January, millions of people launch into action. They join gyms, open blank documents for that novel they’ve been meaning to write, or register their LLC for the side hustle that’s going to change everything. By February, most have stopped. The problem isn’t lack of willpower or poor planning. It’s that they’re trying to change…
The Flying Coach Class Survival Guide: Hard-Won Wisdom from 30,000 Feet
TRIGGER WARNING: This is for entertainment purposes only. Don’t come after me for not being coach-like and PC. The Survival Guide for Flying Coach Look, I get it. We’re all trying to save the company some money. “Book coach for your flight; it’s only a few hours,” they said. Nobody mentioned I’d be entering what…
When Life Gets in the Way, What’s Your Plan?
I don’t have to tell you that sometimes life gets in the way; we’ve all experienced it. We get sick, have an accident, face a disappointment, deal with a busted hot water heater — you name it! Life can be unpleasant or inconvenient. Every time, life gets in the way — if you let it!…