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The Art of Reinventing Yourself Without Starting Over
As winter begins to make itself felt, let me take you back to the warmth of summer one last time. This time, to Osaka where I was fascinated by how the city preserved its historical identity while adapting to modern life. But this is more than a travel story. It's about what Osaka taught me about evolving my professional practice two months later, and what we can all learn about continuing to grow. How do we grow without leaving behind what made us who we are? Walking through
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How Taking Action Changes What We Believe Is Possible
Last week, I wrote about the gap between knowing and doing. But I have been thinking about what happens after we take action. Could doing something new change not only what we know, but also what we believe is possible? In Kyoto, I walked uphill through the red torii gates of Fushimi Inari. It was a hot, humid summer day, and the path was full of visitors. One gate followed another. I could see what was immediately ahead, but had little idea what the rest of the climb would b
Oct 133 min read
The Person Who Arrives Is Never the One Who Started
I've always wondered whether the destination waiting for us might be very different from the one we imagined when we first began. Last week, I wrote that rhythm carries us from where we are to where we hope to be, one small step at a time. But what if reality turns out to be richer than we imagined? Ba Na Hills gave me my answer. Before we went, I had done my research. I knew we would visit the famous Golden Bridge, and I knew there was a French-inspired village on top of the
Aug 103 min read
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