My Obsession With Becoming Better

The reason I love my work is because I’m obsessed with growth. When I love my life, it’s because I’m growing.

As a kid raised in survival mode, I had a distinct motivation to want better. And the first piece of real wisdom that kicked in early on was this: if I want better, I have to be better.

Eventually, that insight deepened: Being better is actually the only true priority—even if nothing in my external life changes.

The key to growth, as I saw it, was finding peace inside.

So I started building a framework for myself. And as I did, I noticed the world becoming even more entrenched in survival mode.

I still fail at staying in a consistent state of peace. Some of you know I faced significant hardship this past year, and only now am I beginning to truly appreciate the lessons those experiences held. But my desire for peace—my desire to grow—remains steady. I still feel like I have the right priorities.

In this world, with all we’re facing, it’s crucial to protect our peace of mind. To safeguard ourselves internally by staying grounded. And when life inevitably challenges us, the growth we’ve earned becomes the resilience that helps us weather the storm.

So keep noticing how you’re surviving the world. Keep bringing awareness to your patterns. Keep using your systems to protect your time and energy, and to serve others in the most helpful way you can.

Keep the highest priority of your life and work intact: growth.