Should You Have a 5 Year Plan?

I think you should skip the 5 Year Plan, and here’s why: 5 year plans can help you imagine the future, but they can also keep you stuck pursuing outdated goals with outdated methods. Every 5 year plan I’ve had has been a disaster. The one I created at 21 as a college graduate? Totally […]
The Risk of Changing Quickly

The executive didn’t even realize the mistake she made. She boasted to me “we have NO problem with change around here!” She proudly explained how her company jumps right in to make change happen quickly, without hesitation. She didn’t even see the issue. But I did. Being willing to undergo change is good. But trying […]
The Terrifying Rise of Toxic Positivity

Toxic positivity, a fake cheerful demeanor even during difficult moments, is an unhealthy way of coping with struggles.