“I just want to be happy.” It’s a phrase I hear tossed around a lot these days. But do the people using it understand what they are asking for? What is more important: to be happy or content? What does it mean to be happy versus content? Happiness is…
Have you ever had a morning when you didn’t want to get out of bed? Not because you were sick—no, because it was so cozy and comfortable that you wanted to stay in that comfort for as long as possible? That’s how my day started. I did…
What does it take to figure out your purpose in life? I have been asking myself that a lot over the past few months. Resurrecting my writing has been one thing I have been trying; however, I’m not sure it stops there. Figuring out one’s purpose is not…
When I got laid off back in June of 2025, I knew I was burnt out, but I didn’t realize how much until recently. Between my 15 years at Xerox and my 11 years at Constellation Brands, my entire professional career has been tied to technology in some way.…
Imposter syndrome is real. This week, I realized it more than ever before. As I hit five months unemployed, I’m digging through old performance reviews to update my resume. Seeing all the things I’ve accomplished over the last 11 years, you’d think I’d feel good about…
The early morning silence was broken. The sound was not unfamiliar to me, but it’s one I seldom hear. In those tranquil moments before sunrise, my dad’s rooster began to crow. As I laid in bed, I started to think about the story of Peter’s denial from…