About the Episode: Everyone talks about milestones. By this age you should be married. By this age you should own a house. By this point you should be making a certain amount of money. On the surface, that sounds responsible. It sounds motivated. But there’s a downside to putting your life on a timeline, and […]
Stress is Your Superpower
About the Episode: Jordan Peterson dropped something on Instagram that stopped me cold. “If you’re not having to think about something big and stressful, then all you’ll think about is something small and delusional.” Hit me like a truck. Made me realize something about the difference between people who grow and people who stay stuck. […]
Small Annoyances to Major Challenges
About the Episode: Inspired by an insightful commentary from psychologist Jordan Peterson, I explore how facing significant challenges can actually keep us from dwelling on the trivial. I share my own experiences with stress, from managing a public company to preparing for my next big speaking gig, and reflect on how these pressures have shaped […]