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June 30, 2026

Toxic Fuel

I’ve been thinking about how some of the things society praises most, like career, wealth, fame, status, are not always driven by healthy ambition. Sometimes they come from past wounds. Sometimes…

April 14, 2026

You Don’t Need the Heaviest Weight

There’s a popular belief in the gym that the only way to build muscle is to go heavy. Stack the plates, grind through low reps, push your limits every session. Anything less is a waste of time. Turns…

March 30, 2026

Don’t Settle

Don’t settle for something below your standards just to reduce short-term anxiety. In relationships, spending time with immature or insecure partners can quietly train you to operate inside their…

March 21, 2026

Like New

On my thirty-seventh birthday, I’m celebrating in ways my younger self could never have imagined: unpacking a new pair of shoes just arrived from Italy, heading to a Michelin-starred restaurant, and…

January 4, 2026

On not giving up

Persistence, resilience, and tenacity have always been my defining traits. And, for a long time, it felt like a superpower. Proof that I could achieve anything through determination. But I learned…

March 12, 2021

What do successful second time founders do differently?

As a second-time founder, you have a lot of experience and relationships from your first entrepreneurial journey that set you up for success. Some things that repeat founders do differently are…

February 19, 2018

When and how to incorporate a startup in the US?

Many people asking me when and how to incorporate a startup in the US? The short answers: Incorporate as early as possible and use Stripe Atlas or hire a lawyer. The long answers: When to incorporate…

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