We’ve been taught to believe in ourselves, trust our strength, and show the world what we’re made of. But what happens when discipline becomes self worship? Maybe the answer isn’t to look deeper within ourselves, but to look up.
An idea doesn’t have to become something big to be worth following. Sometimes curiosity is enough. Follow the question, test what you see, and be willing to discover what’s beneath the surface.
I want to build on social media without allowing it to own my attention. I want the reach, the relationships, and the opportunity, while staying present for the life happening beyond the screen.
What if “Why not me?” is the wrong question? A chip on your shoulder can take you far, but surrendering your plans to God gives what you build a foundation strong enough to stand.
What if the people teaching us how to build an audience are building their audience by teaching us how to build one? A look at the creator feedback loop, where attention becomes authority and the audience becomes the proof.
A comment from someone I hadn’t seen in years reminded me that encouragement can stay with a person long after we’ve given it. I’ve struggled to find my words lately, but I feel my gift returning. This time, my prayer is to use it to glorify God.
The work will still be there. The ideas will come again. But there won’t always be LEGOs on the couch. A reminder to myself that ambition can wait. My children won’t always be children.