The Letter I Wrote to My Younger Self (And Why It Changed Everything)

What would you say to your younger self?

In this raw and vulnerable episode, I’m sharing the letter I wrote during a leadership mastermind exercise—a truth I never planned to make public.

It’s a reflection on the pain that fuels our purpose, the “chip” we carry, and a powerful reminder of Solomon’s Paradox: we often give better advice to others than to ourselves.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered if the hard parts of their story were worth it. (Spoiler: they were.)

Let’s dive into the truth of the journey—no metrics, no masks.

Click play to hear all of this and:

[00:00] Why Writing a Letter to Your Younger Self Can Be Transformative

[01:45] What’s Your Chip? The Pain That Fuels Purpose

[04:12] Vulnerability in High-Performing Rooms

[05:45] Understanding Solomon’s Paradox in Entrepreneurship

[06:50] Why This Podcast Exists: Documenting the Journey

Listen to Related Episodes:

• Growing in Life + Business: What I'm Learning in the Messy Middle

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