Field Notes
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From Knowing the Answer to Knowing You Can Figure It Out
Confidence doesn’t require having every answer. Reflecting on five years at AWS, I explore how asking better questions, testing assumptions, and staying open to correction can build the…
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From Friction to Freedom: Sustaining Your Momentum
If you’ve been following my Field Notes for the past month, take a moment to think back to where this journey began. When you first started, you may…
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Grounded Focus: Cultivating a High-Velocity Growth Mindset
By now, you’ve uncovered hidden sources of friction, released unnecessary baggage, challenged limiting beliefs, built confidence, clarified your direction, and begun replacing habits that were quietly working against…
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Stripping the Drag: Actionable Steps to Break Bad Habits
Not every force that slows you down is dramatic. Sometimes, the greatest sources of drag are the small behaviors you repeat without thinking: Individually, these actions may seem…
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Mapping the Ascent: Strategic Goals for True Momentum
Imagine climbing into an airplane. The engines start. The runway stretches out before you. Everything is ready for takeoff. Then the pilot turns around and asks: “Where would…
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Pivoting to Power: Converting Doubt into Confidence
Confidence is often misunderstood. Many people spend years waiting for it. “I’ll start the business when I’m more confident.” “I’ll apply for the promotion when I believe in…