You Gotta Be Brave Before You Can Be Good
A personal story about performance, pressure, and why you have to be brave before you can be good—at the table, at work, and in life.
Engineer Your Future
The Perfection Trap: Why Done Beats Perfect
The weight of six years rested on my shoulders as I sat across from my Ph.D. advisor, surrounded by mountains of data, measurements, simulations, and revisions. My Ph.D. dissertation—my academic
Jumping Straight Into Work Is a Huge Mistake (And What to Do Instead)
Planning before taking action makes complex tasks more manageable. Instead of jumping straight into work, start by planning will save you time, reduce frustration, and lead to better results.
It was the Fall
Your Why: the Ultimate Hack to a Fulfilling Life
In my previous post, "Find Your North Star," I discussed the importance of uncovering your deeper purpose and clarifying your guiding values. Today, we’ll build on that clarity.
Once you’
How to Procrastinate AND Achieve Your Goals
At the beginning of every fiscal year, my manager and I would sit down and discuss what work goals to achieve for the fiscal year. At work, I never miss the mark. They