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For a long time, friends calling me Yoda or Socrates felt like a joke. I didn’t really get it. But over time, I’ve realized that’s just how people perceive me when I’m simply being myself. It’s a curious thing to recognize, but I’ve decided to lean into it.

Most of what I share here isn’t "mine". It’s wisdom I’ve borrowed and tested. There’s a definite irony in an “About Me” page that highlights the influence of others, but that is the whole point of this space. I am the sum of what I’ve learned from the people who have poured into me.

I’ll admit, I used to hesitate to share what I’ve learned. I felt like I hadn’t “arrived.” But one of my own guides told me something that changed my perspective: You don’t need to have summited Everest to be a useful guide. Usually, the most helpful person is the one just a few steps ahead of you on the trail; the one who can point back and say, “Watch out for that loose rock; I just tripped on it myself.”

That’s what this space is. I’m sharing the notes I’m taking and the obstacles I’ve encountered along the way.

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