Growth is not always about doing more. Sometimes it is about recognizing where you are getting in your own way. Over the past few years, I have had to start over more than once. Not from scratch, but from a place of recalibration. Different environments. Different expectations. Different versions of myself. Each time, I assumed the challenge would be external. Each time, the real work was internal. I made the decision to move to Rwanda for personal reasons. I needed space. I needed to...

Where are you over-performing instead of leading?  What would shift if you protected your capacity as fiercely as your reputation?  Have you mistaken exhaustion for empowerment?  What would unapologetic clarity look like in your current role? Last week, I completed the California Bar Exam. The preparation period demanded more than I anticipated. Over eleven weeks, I structured my life around focus and discipline. Thousands of practice questions. Dozens of essays. Early mornings. Intentional...

February has been asking me to slow down and pay attention. This month always carries a sense of perspective for me. Another year of experience has a way of sharpening what matters, especially when life is asking for focus and discernment at the same time. I am preparing for the California Bar while living in Rwanda, which means my days begin early. Most mornings start at 4 a.m. for studying, practicing multiple choice questions, and writing sample essays. My schedule is structured. My energy...