May the road rise to meet you. My note from a slow coach this week reflects on Baltic endorphins, some internal torment due to a decision made by my past self that my present self didn't appreciate

In a world obsessed with productivity, competition, and the "heros journey," Natsu Miyashitas The Forest of Wool and Steel shines a quietly revolutionary light on something altogether different.

When you receive help, do you perceive it as a transactional burden or as a gift? How do you support the people, ideas, and art you admire? Do you feel disappointed when they go against your views,

People may fear giving credit because they worry it will diminish their status. But research shows the opposite is true: sharing credit actually boosts respect and trust. This paradox lies at the hear

I know Im not the only one disturbed by the scenes of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance publicly dressing down Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House. I was saddened and sickened by t

We just finished reading Wintering by Katherine May in the book club, and it has prompted me to reflect on the parallels between the book's themes and the foundational values underlying The Return to

Have you ever been told to come out of your shell? Its a phrase many of us have heard, especially if were introverted, sensitive, or reflective by nature. But what if this idea misunderstands the ro

Weve all heard the phrase, the end justifies the means. But in this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I want to turn it inside out and explore this idea from another angle. What if, for some peo

In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I share a video essay about influencer culture, asking where self-help guru Mel Robbins really discovered the idea for her latest book, The Let Them Theory

Persistence has powerit can contribute to a better world, but it can also do the opposite, extracting value and coercing people without consent.