Ambition

The world is run by those who show up.

When I had to step away from my "dream job" because I couldn't find a safe, reliable source of child care, I felt devastated. When the child care issue was solved, I was shocked at how difficult it was to get back to where I had been: instead, I had to settle with entering at a lower-level position and working my way back up. It was humbling, and... See more

Don’t be the one to tell yourself no

Yeah, the death is obviously really painful, or I shouldn't say obviously. I think death is scary and so it often comes with resistance. If you can completely surrender to the death and just let it pass through you, it probably doesn't feel like it lasts as long as mine did. You know, it's like I sat Shiva for a year instead of a week. There is... See more

You are safe where you are, but you are not getting what you want. If you go after what you want, you will have to create a safety that can travel — one that can get bumped around and sleep in odd places and get crafty when the first of the month rolls around. You will, in other words, have to believe in the home of yourself.

Ask for a favor, get advice. Ask for advice, get a favor. Asking for a favor can put someone in an uncomfortable spot, but asking for advice taps into their intelligence and shows respect. It may feel slower, but it ultimately gets you what you want more effectively.

I was walking a confusing line of self loathing but also somehow thinking I was better than those around me, they were just luckier than me. The universe looked kindly on them and not on me. Gave them ample chances and took all mine away. Poor me.

It was a subconscious pity party. I will admit, it was slightly addictive. It feels good in a sort of... See more

The only time you should look in someone else’s bowl is to see if they have enough