Patch Note 24.082225

King of self hate, that's what redemption is for.

I have been battling a lot of stuff in my head. Life has been on an upswing, just like a bull market. With all the bad that has been happening with family, health, and my vices. There has been a lot of good stuff that has been going on.

I had a great career conversation with a leader, got directly emailed the financials of a laundromat, and have been posting blogs for a year straight. All of this to say that you have to find the good even in bad days. I struggle to see the tiny wins, as wins. That is what I am striving for in the next two weeks.

Life offers its own feedback:

Off the cuff... | 8.22.25

Year One Monologue

Clarity of vision drives growth. A year ago, I shifted from chasing approval to pursuing self-mastery, sparking my weekly writing habit. The journey demands sacrifice—relationships, comfort, even mental health—but the gains are priceless: confidence, authenticity, and self-belief. Many hide behind facades, yet realness draws people in. Progress breeds jealousy, as growth exposes others’ fears. Criticism is proof you’re making an impact. Hate doesn’t stop me—it fuels my commitment to realizing my potential.

Off the cuff... | 8.15.25

Myth of Midas

Social media often feels like fool’s gold—shiny outside, hollow inside. Like King Midas, what seems golden can turn into a curse. I’ve learned that envy, self-criticism, and chasing appearances only deepen emptiness, even as I achieve old dreams. Growth doesn’t erase struggle; it reshapes it. Some days sparkle, others drain me, but I keep fighting. The real challenge is giving myself grace, recharging, and remembering that strength isn’t just stubbornness—it’s learning to soften, too.