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Into the Deep
Before I share the heavier stories that shaped this blog, I want to begin with something simple — a moment from childhood that has stayed with me for decades. It’s a story about enthusiasm, risk, and leaping before you fully understand the water beneath you. In many ways, it mirrors how I’m approaching this new…
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Shock and Awe
The Unexpected Mirror: Forced Job Loss vs. Planned Retirement The shock hit before the words fully landed. I was meeting with my boss and told I needed to find a new job. What? Did I just hear what I thought I heard. This can’t be right, can it? I heard the words but they were…