The Flow of the Gift
We often think our “best self”means being at our peak: poised, prepared, and perfect. But our best self isn’t appearance. It’s alignment.
#InnerAlignment
The Vital Anchor: Breath
Our breath is an internal anchor within our reach; it’s seldom optimized. It can serve us well if we learn to use its full power.
Inner Worth and Outer Worth – Grounded in Being, Fulfilled in Doing
We often speak of self-worth as if it were one thing. Yet it lives in two realms: inner and outer. Our worth is the quiet force behind every choice we make.
Self-Worth Reclaimed
Our worth is not earned—it’s embedded in our being. It’s not something to earn or prove. Define your worth or others will do it for you.
The Founder’s Private Weight
The hardest part of scaling a startup isn’t strategy or capital. It’s founder stamina and well-being — often overlooked by investors and the founders themselves.
The Ecology of Self-Management – A Taoist Approach
Beyond self-manage, self-cultivate your inner ecology: nourish your Jing (Essence), Qi (Energy), and Shen (Spirit).
The Noble Path and Its Hidden Trap
The Noble Path — steady, devoted, selfless — is an ideal honored in every culture. You can honor what you’re giving as a conscious trade-off, rather than a sacrifice that drains you.
The Overlooked Founder Tool: Self-Management
As founder, self-management is your most defining role. You’re both the captain and the compass. Seamanship starts from within.
When the Anchor Needs Anchoring
Those who anchor us are often unseen. Sometimes, even the anchors need anchoring. Repose is self-healing and nurturing.
A Taoist Meditation on Repose and Renewal
The Tao favor rest and renewal. If we don’t move our Qi, we stagnate. If we don’t press Pause, deplete.
Allow the pause that heals.