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From 9‑5 to Founder: How I Found the Courage to Take the Leap
Generated by Gemini Before I left my 9‑5, I’d spent almost 14 years in structured retail/corporate roles. The emotion I felt the most prior was fear, financial fear. I had two young kids, responsibilities, and the weight of thinking I was setting them up for failure if I made the wrong move. At the same time, I could feel the toll the job was taking on me: burnout, lack of control over my schedule, and the negative impact it had on my presence with my family. I realized that
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Nov 62 min read


The Hispanic-American Identity Crisis
When I moved to Houston TX from Miami FL, everyone thought I was Mexican. That really bothered me, but it wasn’t peoples ignorance or subtle comments that upset me, it was this:
My whole life I thought of myself as an American. After all, I was born in Miami Florida, spoke English, and had a US passport.
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Jul 64 min read


Thinking About Running Your Business From Abroad? Top 5 Digital Nomad Mental Obstacles
Not A.I- Photo taken by Chris Bustos in Valencia, Spain Most entrepreneurs dream of the ultimate freedom: running their business from...
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Jun 305 min read


The Silent Battle with Hispanic Burnout in Entrepreneurship
“Hispanic Burnout.” It’s not just the stress of running a business; it’s a deeper, more insidious form of exhaustion rooted in the intersection of relentless ambition, cultural expectations, and often, the unaddressed weight of generational pressures. I’ve felt it, and I’ve seen it in countless driven professionals like us.
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Jun 73 min read


Beyond The Paycheck: A Hispanic Man’s Guide to Finding Worth After Job Loss
Beyond The Paycheck: A Hispanic Man’s Guide to Finding Worth After Job Loss
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May 87 min read


Silence Your Inner Critic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crushing Limiting Beliefs
Limiting beliefs are usually just stories we’ve been told or, even worse, stories we’ve convinced ourselves are true. They’re not facts. Your potential is only capped by the beliefs you hold onto.
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Apr 196 min read


How to Break Limiting Beliefs: A Step-by-Step Process to Free Yourself
The truth is, limiting beliefs are often not rooted in fact. They're just stories we've been told or have convinced ourselves are true. But this is not true. Your potential is only limited by the beliefs you hold.
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Mar 134 min read


The Impact of Technology Dependence on Eye Contact: Why Connection Is Suffering in the Digital Age
In today’s fast-paced digital world, we’re more connected than ever before. But paradoxically, we’re also losing our ability to truly connect with the people around us. One of the most significant signs of this decline is the decrease in meaningful eye contact during face-to-face interactions.
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Mar 105 min read


Depression, Success, and the Journey to Self-Awareness: A Leader’s Path to Transformation
When we think about success, we often picture the highs, the breakthroughs, accomplishments, and triumphs. But what if I told you that depression, one of the most difficult experiences a person can face has played a significant role in the success of many people I know ...
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Mar 34 min read


The Entrepreneurial Leap: From Professional to Business Owner
Ever wonder why some professionals struggle to build successful businesses despite years of experience? The answer lies in more than just expertise; it requires a complete transformation.
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Feb 255 min read
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