The Thoughts We Keep to Ourselves

What’s Actually Worth Keeping?

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Good memories from your twenties. That worn toolbox that still works. Dreams you’re building. Stuff you just haven’t dealt with yet. What are you holding onto and why?

How Dreams Change as You Get Older

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How do dreams change as you get older? From helicopter pilot ambitions to wanting time with aging parents – exploring how what we want shifts with age and experience.

Redefining Success: Beyond the Paycheck

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I’m 56, living paycheck to paycheck, and sometimes I feel like a fake talking to salespeople in computer stores. This is my honest look at success when you haven’t “made it” financially.

Why We Keep Chasing What Doesn’t Fit

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Have you ever caught yourself aiming for something that doesn’t truly resonate? I once watched myself pass interviews for a job I didn’t really want, to get a more prestigious position I really didn’t need. Why do we trap ourselves in these patterns?

Slow Beats Fast: Finding Peace in Life’s Slower Lanes

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In recent years, I’ve stepped away from the relentless pursuit of speed, reassessing what brings fulfillment. After significant life changes, I made a few adjustments. What pace guides your days now, and did you switch gears for any reason?