It's funny what you pay attention to while untangling necklaces.

You notice where you're was forcing things.
You notice where you could pause instead.
You notice how quickly clarity comes once you stop pulling.

Healing wasn’t calm seas —

it was salt in every wound,

currents pulling at everything I thought I was.


But I kept swimming.

I learned to float.

You’re hoarding strategies and systems while ignoring the one skill that makes them work.

Leadership.

Funnels don’t inspire trust.
SOPs don’t resolve conflict.
Dashboards don’t set standards.

Do you even know how to lead?

The book that reprogrammed millions of minds... 🧠

Most people think filler words are a bad habit.
They’re not. They’re a signal.

When you say “um” or “uh,”
your brain isn’t malfunctioning.
It’s multitasking.

You’re retrieving words, structuring sentences,
regulating emotion, and monitoring social cues all at once.

Whew! 😰

Picture this:
You've got 100 true fans.
They open every email.
They respond to your posts.
They tell you exactly what they need.

That's your testing ground.

Everyone’s obsessed with going viral.
But the creators who win on YouTube Shorts?
They’re using it to convert, not just to blow up.

Here’s the secret playbook that turned 729 views → 1.5M loyal subscribers 🧵

Most people think building a personal brand means posting more content.
They’re wrong.

Maha Abouelenein says your reputation is the number one factor that determines whether people trust, follow, or buy from you.

Picture this:
You've got 100 true fans.
They open every email.
They respond to your posts.
They tell you exactly what they need.

That's your testing ground.

Everyone’s obsessed with going viral.
But the creators who win on YouTube Shorts?
They’re using it to convert, not just to blow up.

Here’s the secret playbook that turned 729 views → 1.5M loyal subscribers 🧵

What if you could flip a belief in 60 seconds or less so your audience thinks, “I never thought of it that way”?

That’s the core of micro-storytelling AND it’s one of the most under-utilized tools for speakers, entrepreneurs, and content creators.

Everyone’s obsessed with going viral.
But the creators who win on YouTube Shorts?
They’re using it to convert, not just to blow up.

Here’s the secret playbook that turned 729 views → 1.5M loyal subscribers 🧵

I loved Dia Bondi's presentation at this year's Women's Venture Summit, especially her take on asking like an auctioneer.

When an auctioneer takes the mic, there’s no hesitation.
Every word lands with purpose.
Every ask is bold.

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Overrated: Hustle culture.

Underrated: Rest and recovery.

🔥 You can’t pour from an empty cup, and overworking without recharging just leads to burnout.

• Rest fuels discipline.
• Recovery strengthens systems.
• Momentum thrives when your energy is managed.