Self Reflection

Do you ever feel like you can hold two contradicting thoughts at the same time? In fact, I’m doing it right now. I think it’s a great skill, but simultaneously it can lead to overthinking. They say your greatest strength is your greatest weakness, so is everything a double-edged sword? I am a frugal person, and I know I’ll keep being frugal even when I’m a billionaire. At the same time, I try to live my life and make decisions as if money is no object. ...

I’ve had a lot of conversations this past week with friends from various walks of life. These conversations get deep, sometimes meta, and very introspective. I challenge others, I get challenged myself, and on the other side of the conversation, a bit of clarity emerges. This is not something I spent much time thinking about in my teens and early twenties. Over the last few years, though, I’ve spent a lot more time reflecting on it and have found a way to articulate it. ...