The Hidden Cost of Doing Things "The Way They've Always Been done"

Some rules, regulations, and industry norms made sense when they were created but outlive their usefulness. Yet, we still follow them.

Being a non-conformist isn’t about rebelling for the sake of rebelling. It means asking why and demanding good reasons (of ourselves) for whatever we decide to do.

"Decide" is the operant word. “Because that’s how it’s done” isn’t a decision.

Success Is...

Success is deeply personal. For me, the career aspect of success means doing meaningful work that:

- Brings creative and intellectual fulfillment

- Creates positive change alongside smart, like-minded people

- Provides enough financial abundance to control my time—and, more importantly, my attention

Defining success on your own terms, free from societal expectations or “shoulds,” is one of the most valuable things you can do.

Your Survival Instincts Are Holding You Back - Here's How To Fix It

The fight-or-flight response helped our ancestors survive, but in modern life, it often misfires. When you're about to step on stage, your brain may react as if you're facing a predator, not an audience.

To rewire this outdated response, train yourself to seek out what’s good in our environment ( rather than scanning for risk).

What’s beautiful, or even inspiring, about something that might have triggered stress before? This isn’t just “positive thinking”; it’s mental conditioning that build a "muscle" that becomes the new habit of how you think.