Ambition, Attachment, & Authentic Growth
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Ambition & Achievement
Not every victory rings hollow—some achievements carry genuine weight. But when ambition becomes untethered from joy, success can morph into a disconnecting pursuit. In Silicon Valley, it’s easy to chase impact, growth, and genuine quality of life concerns — while losing touch with our daily ease, our closest relationships, and our deeper mission. This essay…
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Escapist Pitfalls
Modern life rigs our environments to prey on impulses—endless scrolling, sugar highs, and “achievement signals” that feel like quick fixes for deeper pain. This essay names eight insidious escape patterns high-achievers fall into and lays out routines to switch from autopilot to authentic engagement. We’ve largely tamed the earth, but modern society, with its isolation…
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The Cult of Impact
In Silicon Valley, we’re taught to see “impact” as proof of our power and a morally superior use of our talents. When user counts, growth rates, and scale become our guiding, we trade depth for breadth and erode our humanity. Not every large-scale success is empty—some innovations genuinely heal and forge deep connection—but using common…