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The Hidden Cost of Over-Giving: When Caring Becomes Control Mar 25, 2025

We all want deep, fulfilling relationships. The kind where we feel seen, valued, and safe. And for many of us, that means showing up fully for the people we love, giving our time, our energy, our patience, our loyalty.

But sometimes, what feels like love isn’t love at all. Sometimes, what we call c...

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Why Repeating Your Biggest Failures Can Accelerate Growth Jan 28, 2025

The Familiar Sting of Failure

Picture this: you’ve poured months into preparing for a big opportunity—one that could change everything. The stakes feel monumental. Then, the email comes. It’s another rejection. Your chest tightens as you reread the words, each one reinforcing the gnawing belief yo...

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The Invisible Wall: When High Achievers Hit an Emotional Plateau Oct 24, 2024

You’ve done everything right. The accolades are there, the milestones have been hit, and on the outside, it looks like you’ve mastered life.

But inside? Inside, you feel… stuck. You wake up to the same routine, tackle the same goals, and yet, something feels missing.

It’s as though you’re moving i...

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The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Sep 17, 2024

Leading Authentically from the Inside Out

We’ve all heard it, "Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a key ingredient in effective leadership." But this idea is often packaged in surface-level advice. Be empathetic, listen well, control your emotions. While these are essential, they miss a deeper truth.

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Exploring Consciousness and Identity with Gregg Henriques Jul 30, 2024

In my latest conversation with Gregg Henriques, we dive deep into the intricate relationship between consciousness and identity. This episode sheds light on how our awareness, attention, self, and narrative intertwine, and how our identification patterns evolve over time.

We break down the key doma...

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Breaking Free from Codependency: Reclaiming Your Identity and Self-Worth Jul 09, 2024

Codependency is often referred to as the "lost self," where individuals over-rely on external sources, such as relationships, substances, or processes, for their sense of identity and self-worth. Typically seen in relationships, codependency blurs personal boundaries and leads to unhealthy dynamics ...

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Increase Emotional Intelligence and Self-Control Jun 18, 2024

Emotions are powerful forces that shape our thoughts, behaviors, and overall well-being. Understanding what emotions are, how they connect to our thoughts and behaviors, and learning to achieve emotional intelligence can lead to better impulse control and a more fulfilling life. Let's explore the de...

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Understanding the Emotional Landscape of Personal Transformation Apr 22, 2024

Emotions are powerful drivers of behavior and crucial elements of our identity. They can propel us forward or hold us back, often operating just beneath the surface of our conscious awareness. In this article, we explore how certain emotions, particularly those rooted in fear and self-doubt, manifes...

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How the Rule of Emotional Agility Can Create a Fundamental Shift Nov 01, 2023

Do you ever feel like you're walking a tightrope between preserving your emotional well-being and pushing for self-growth? You're not alone in this struggle. I understand how paralyzing this internal conflict can be. That’s why I want to share a simple yet profound rule that could instigate a fundam...

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