I never set out to become a published author. There was no childhood dream, no five-year plan, no vision board. What I did have was self-doubt, shyness, and a quiet voice inside that only felt safe when I wrote things down. And sometimes being seen gives us the strength to keep going. This is the story of how I followed the breadcrumbs, and became a writer — even before I believed I was one.

We’re all carrying more than we realize. Trauma, expectations, biology, beliefs, grief, and the quiet weight of trying to hold it all together. This blog is a deep dive into why life feels so overwhelming — and what you can actually do about it. Not to fix everything, but to begin. With clarity. With compassion. With a Challenge Mindset.

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During the pandemic I used my building, the American Copper Building (New York) to train and stay fit. I had an idea to climb the 40...