This Doesn’t Work for Me
False exemption often hides behind logic. We convince ourselves that the strategy is valid, the tool makes sense—but not for someone like me. This isn’t ignorance. It’s identity-protection dressed up as reason.
Nino Chavez
The Cost of Staying Dry
Choosing growth isn’t just about courage. It’s about cost. To change, you have to give something up—comfort, certainty, even identity. And deep down, many of us decide we’d rather stay soaked.
Standing in the Rain
This isn’t about people who don’t know better. It’s about people who do. Who see the storm coming, feel the weight of the umbrella in their hand… and still stand there, getting soaked.
How I Structure My AI Workflows to Support Real Thinking
My AI workflow isn’t about speed—it’s about clarity. Here’s how I use LLMs to shape messy ideas and reduce drag when I need to think straight.
The Rules I Actually Follow
These aren’t feel-good slogans or poster values. Just the quiet rules that have kept me useful, sane, and steady—even when the pressure’s high and the spotlight’s off.
What Coaching Teaches Me About Consulting
Coaching club volleyball taught me more about leadership than any workshop ever could. From managing expectations to building trust, this post breaks down the surprising overlaps between the gym and the boardroom.
The Bet I Didn’t Know I Was Making
Some choices don’t reveal their full meaning until much later. It’s not that the decision was wrong—it’s that the person you become after making it sees things differently.