On Relationships & Personal Growth

1. While you’re waiting to be noticed, someone else is asking for what you want.
2. People won’t like it when you change if they had more control over the old version of you. Change anyway.
3. If you expect them to read your mind when you’re mad, the problem is you, not them.
4. If you get turned off by someone making their interest clear instead of playing games, the problem is you, not them.
5. f you run at the first sign of conflict, the problem is you, not them.
6. Sometimes what you call mixed signals is a clear lack of interest you don’t want to accept.
7. You won’t have to convince the person you’re meant to be with to want to be with you.
8. The fact that someone is hard to get says nothing about their inherent value or your compatibility with them.

On Emotional Intelligence & Compassion

1. People are often lonelier and sadder than they’ll ever admit to you. Treat them accordingly.
2. People often don’t want your advice when they’re venting. They just want to feel heard and understood.
3. How you treat people when you have nothing to gain is who you are.

On Confidence & Self-Awareness

1. The only way to build confidence is to live by values you’re confident in.
2. There is no perfect balance between holding yourself accountable and giving yourself grace. You’ll have to play it by ear forever.
3. Almost nothing is embarrassing if you own it.

On Navigating Your 20s

1. It’s not a flex to do nothing but work.