Category: Book Reflections
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From Talhados to Home: Reflections on Leadership and Belonging
There are seven continents, 235 countries, 72 regions and territories, and over 4,000 cultures, subcultures, and tribes in the world. As someone who loves studying languages, I’ve always been curious about how people live, think, and lead in different cultural contexts. Recently, I read Deeply Rooted in the Present by anthropologist Mary Lorena Kenny, which Read more
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Moments Meant to Stay
Somewhere along the way, we stopped living for the moment and started living for the post. Our sense of value shifted. Now, a meal isn’t amazing unless it’s photographed, a vacation isn’t memorable unless it’s shared, and a thought doesn’t count until it’s tweeted. Privacy feels outdated, and genuine authenticity feels rare. We talk a Read more
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Building Momentum: Small Habits for Lasting Growth
Change used to excite me because I knew it would bring opportunities for self-growth. However, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found myself holding more fear toward change. When you’re younger, life feels like an unfolding adventure with little time for rumination. Now, I cherish my loved ones and experiences more deeply, and life’s weight feels Read more
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Flowers Don’t Cry, But We Can Heal
“Be strong; you’ll get through this; you’ve gone through worse.” We’ve all heard these words during tough times- grief, setbacks, disappointments. They’re meant to encourage us, but is pushing through really the secret to happiness? The pursuit of happiness is undeniably one of everyone’s deepest wishes. We all want to experience moments of peace, joy, Read more
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The Power of Quiet Leadership: Seeing What Others Miss
I feel incredibly lucky to be surrounded by friends and peers who are bold, driven, and always ready to seize opportunities. Watching them chase their goals and carve out space for themselves has inspired me time and time again. Their courage has shaped my own path and pushed me to show up more fully. I Read more