At 21, I thought hard work was the key to success—but after my first business collapsed and I found myself homeless, I realized effort without direction is just exhaustion. I spent years grinding through jobs, chasing success defined by others, only to find it left me unfulfilled. It wasn’t until I hit rock bottom that I learned the real career killer isn’t lack of ambition—it’s misalignment with your values and purpose. In this post, I share the mistakes I made early in my career, how I rebuilt my life from scratch, and the RISE Again Framework I developed to help others design careers that lead to both success and fulfillment.

Your subconscious mind is shaping your career, finances, and leadership more than you realize. From salary negotiations to risk-taking in business, emotional imprints—formed in childhood—silently dictate whether you thrive or stay stuck. The real cost? Studies show avoiding negotiation alone can lead to $600K+ in lost lifetime earnings. But the good news? Your brain is rewritable.

Most people treat job hunting like a lottery—mass applying and hoping for the best—but that rarely works. The best roles don’t go to those who submit the most applications; they go to those who build relationships, refine their interviews, and make real connections.

At 18, I launched my first business—a recording studio fueled by passion and ambition. Two years later, it failed. I was out of cash, my studio was closed, and my friendships were strained. But looking back, I realize that failure wasn’t an end—it was a tuition payment in the school of business.

Through that experience, I learned nine key lessons that have shaped my entrepreneurial mindset.

Discover how your personality, faults, and values form the foundation of your personal operating system—your Resilience OS. Learn how aligning these elements can help you overcome limiting beliefs, navigate external expectations, and create meaningful growth. Explore actionable strategies, relatable examples, and insights from psychology to unlock your potential and live authentically.

Are your decisions truly yours, or are they quietly shaped by habits and undefined values? Discover how aligning with your core values can transform your life. From better decision-making to emotional alignment and conflict resolution, this guide offers research-backed insights and actionable steps to help you live with clarity, purpose, and resilience.

Are you hardwired to struggle with saying no at work? Dive into the Big Five Personality Traits—Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism—and discover how they shape your strengths, challenges, and potential for growth. With real-life stories and actionable insights, this guide will help you align your personality with your goals to unlock greater fulfillment and success.