The Career Mistakes I Wish I Knew at 21
At 21, I thought hard work was the key to success—but after my first business collapsed and I found myself homeless, I realized effort without direction is just exhaustion. I spent years grinding through jobs, chasing success defined by others, only to find it left me unfulfilled. It wasn’t until I hit rock bottom that I learned the real career killer isn’t lack of ambition—it’s misalignment with your values and purpose. In this post, I share the mistakes I made early in my career, how I rebuilt my life from scratch, and the RISE Again Framework I developed to help others design careers that lead to both success and fulfillment.
Break the Cycle: How to Rewire Your Brain for Career, Wealth, and Leadership Growth
Your subconscious mind is shaping your career, finances, and leadership more than you realize. From salary negotiations to risk-taking in business, emotional imprints—formed in childhood—silently dictate whether you thrive or stay stuck. The real cost? Studies show avoiding negotiation alone can lead to $600K+ in lost lifetime earnings. But the good news? Your brain is rewritable.
Why Resume Spamming Won’t Land You a Job (And What Actually Works)
Most people treat job hunting like a lottery—mass applying and hoping for the best—but that rarely works. The best roles don’t go to those who submit the most applications; they go to those who build relationships, refine their interviews, and make real connections.
What I Learned from My First Business Failure
At 18, I launched my first business—a recording studio fueled by passion and ambition. Two years later, it failed. I was out of cash, my studio was closed, and my friendships were strained. But looking back, I realize that failure wasn’t an end—it was a tuition payment in the school of business.
Through that experience, I learned nine key lessons that have shaped my entrepreneurial mindset.
Unlock Your Resilience: Aligning Personality, Faults, and Values for Personal Growth
Discover how your personality, faults, and values form the foundation of your personal operating system—your Resilience OS. Learn how aligning these elements can help you overcome limiting beliefs, navigate external expectations, and create meaningful growth. Explore actionable strategies, relatable examples, and insights from psychology to unlock your potential and live authentically.