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What Wakes You at 4 a.m.? The Quiet Cost of Leadership and the Way Back to Connection
There’s something about those early mornings—the stillness, the coffee, and the space to finally listen to what’s stirring beneath the surface. One of my favorite reflection questions is: “What keeps you up at night?” If you’re like me, the counterpart might be “What wakes you up in the morning and keeps you from going back to sleep at 4 a.m.?” Anyone else… just me? Probably not. Even as a morning person, 4 a.m. is a bit early. But I’ve learned to treat those wake-ups—thankfu
Jared
Oct 235 min read


When Ward Cleaver Isn’t Home: Honest Reflection on Alignment and Burnout
Misalignment isn’t failure. It’s a signal. I’m tired a lot. Whether it’s a skill or a flaw (and if you know me, you know where I’ll land...
Jared
Sep 224 min read


Pause. Evaluate. Decide. What I’ve learned about reactivity and how to stay grounded.
Employing the strategy "Pause. Evaluate. Decide." helps shift from emotional reactivity to thoughtful responsiveness. With age, I’ve come...
Jared
Jun 34 min read


From Couch to Triathlon: How a Reality Show Sparked a 15-Year Journey
Not the fastest. Definitely not the smoothest. But somewhere between the leg shave and the last mile, I found something better than motivation—momentum.
Jared
May 153 min read
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