Fuel, Not Flaws
I was never accepted for who I was — not because I was broken, but because I refused to be bitter. I grew up being told I was “too nice.” “Too perfect.” “Too positive.” People looked at me with that half-suspicious smile, the one that says, No one’s really that happy....
The Frame That Changed Everything
Resilience doesn’t always announce itself in bold, cinematic moments. More often, it lives in the quieter seasons—the ones where nothing feels sharp, nothing feels exceptional, and you wonder if you’re even capable of doing anything well. That’s where I was in 2012,...
When the Spotlight Fades: Identity Beyond Achievement
At my peak, everything felt easy. I had cracked the code: the harder I trained, the smoother competition became. By the time I stepped into a tournament, I knew I was ready. My body moved before my mind. Shots felt automatic, like the game slowed down just for me....
The Comparison Trap
I remember being part of elite groups of athletes in college—spaces filled with incredible talent, discipline, and drive. You’d think it would be the most inspiring environment in the world. And in many ways, it was. But I also noticed something disheartening: when...
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