Hi! I'm Stephanie! I'm passionate about building impactful partnerships, enabling businesses to grow, and making sure the social impact community thrives. With over a decade of consistently generating seven and eight figure annual revenue for companies, I understand what it takes to drive success.

Over the last 15 years working with non-profit, government and for profit businesses, I've developed a unique process for building community and generating revenue through a partnership growth mindset. I've been fortunate to develop programs and partnerships that have touched lives across the globe, from India to the United States and beyond. I've created thousands of ecosystems and opportunities that unite governments, educators, employers, and donors to make tangible change.

I believe that together we can achieve great things and am committed to paving the way for a more inclusive, impactful future.

Stephanie Wilson

I can coach a multi-million dollar proposal team, but coaching volleyball felt terrifying.

For years, I've lived and breathed volleyball—even having a court right in my front yard! But passion for a sport doesn't automatically translate into coaching skill. This thinking held me back.

Professionally, I'm confident coaching teams through complex proposals, government funding, and partnership strategies. 

But volleyball felt different. It was my pure outlet, my passion - what if I wasn't any good at it?

This year, I decided to challenge that fear. I took the leap and started coaching a regional training team of 15U/16U girls.

The results?

It's better than I ever imagined.

The skills I use in professional settings like mentoring, strategy, driving a team—are incredibly relevant on the court.

And yes, getting a clothespin that says "Fav Coach" at a tournament this weekend absolutely made my year! 🥳

My takeaway? Don't let the fear of the unknown sideline you. 

That simple phrase, "I don't know how to do this yet, but I'm willing to learn," is the easiest first step to unlocking unexpected growth. 

You may just surprise yourself with what you can achieve.

Ready to take the leap? What small risk are you committing to take this week to step outside your comfort zone?

#Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Volleyball #Coaching #ChallengeYourself

Cross-Sector Growth Strategist | $100M+ in Government & Partner Funding Secured | Nonprofit • Tech • Education • SaaS | Founder – The Uplift Collective

In two days, we hit the road for a month-long adventure.

Some vacation time, some work days, and a LOT of hours together - twenty-four a day for thirty days straight to be exact.

We did not take our annual road trip last year for a lot of reasons, so this one feels extra special.

He is my favourite person in the world, and every time we do a trip like this, I fall even more in love with him. 

For the way he sees life. 

For the way he interacts with strangers. 

For the way we show up for each other - him driving, me taking meetings.

I will share pieces of this year’s journey as we go.

Here is to adventure, love, and the balance of work and rest that somehow always feels right when you are on the road.

#JoinMe #Roadtrip

I’m equal parts terrified and thrilled to share this.

Because this one… it means something.

It’s built from every proposal written, every “not this time” email, every partnership formed, and every win celebrated over the last 20 years.

After months of work (and a few too many coffees), Sandra and I are launching something we wish existed when we started out.

Introducing The Funding Compass.

If you’ve ever spent hours searching for grants, rewriting proposals, or wondering how to turn one-time wins into steady, reliable funding — this is for you.

Between Sandra Saric and I, we’ve spent over two decades writing, reviewing, and funding proposals.

We’ve seen how competition has intensified, how partnerships have become harder to build, and how organizations are pushed to maximize their own piece of the pie instead of expanding what’s possible together.

We knew there had to be a better way.

✨ The Funding Compass helps organizations to not just find funding and win it but to turn opportunities into sustainable, predictable revenue streams.

It’s designed to bring clarity to the process, structure to your strategy, and momentum to your mission.

Because funding shouldn’t feel like chaos. It should feel like confidence.

Check it out: www.thefundingcompass.com

This isn’t just a launch — it’s a milestone built on every late night, every lesson, and every “try again.” And we’re just getting started. Join us!

Jedno #Funding #Government #SocialImpact 

Also - feedback is always welcome. We've already made improvements since it was launched to our Insider's Group.

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Open article: The Funding Compass - Never Miss a Funding Opportunity Again by thefundingcompass.com

The Funding Compass - Never Miss a Funding Opportunity Again

I woke up sick today.

And for the first time in a long time, it is just a regular cold.

Not the kind that comes from pushing too hard for too long. 

Not the kind where you finally slow down, take a break, and your body crashes the moment you exhale. The vacation cold. The post-deadline flu. The crash that happens right when you finally breathe.

Our bodies remember what we try to ignore. They hold the exhaustion we keep pushing through.

So this time, I am grateful. Grateful that this cold is just a cold. 

Just a normal, human, everyday cold.

It feels almost like a sign of progress. 

That maybe (just maybe) I am finally learning what balance looks like.

Sometimes the smallest things remind you that healing does not always look like rest. 

Sometimes it looks like living at a pace your body can keep up with.

#ProgressOverPerfection #TakeCareOfYourself #RestAndRelax

There's a light snow falling outside this morning. ☃️
Everything is quiet.
Still.

It's the kind of morning that reminds me how easy it is to overlook the quiet when life moves fast.

Today, I'm choosing to notice it.
To appreciate the space between what was and what is coming.

Because sometimes the most productive thing you can do is slow down enough to hear yourself think. ❄️

#Grateful #SlowDown

This week had wins. It also had moments of doubt, long pauses, and those quiet “am I doing this right” check ins.

That is the part of building something new that most people never see.

The good and the uncertain are always happening at the same time.

We launched things.
People showed up.
Feedback came in.
Progress is real.

And at the same time, I am learning, adjusting, and growing just as fast as the work itself.

It is a reminder that creating something meaningful is rarely smooth.

It stretches you, surprises you, humbles you, and energizes you… sometimes all in the same day.

If you are in a season where the wins and the wobble live side by side, you are not alone.

Both are part of the story. CHEERS TO GROWING AND IMPROVING!

What did this week teach you?

#SeasonofGrowth Jedno #Leadership #Authenticity

I AM A FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR.
Wait. What? Really? How did that happen?

I should have posted this yesterday.
You know, ON the ACTUAL National Women’s Entrepreneurship Day.
But for all the reasons I am sure many people face… I didn’t.
So here we are. One day late, still just as proud.

I never pictured myself in this world. I did the work. I led teams. I supported organizations. But entrepreneur felt like a title for other people.

And yet… here I am.

And what is EVEN BETTER than becoming an entrepreneur myself?

Building something with a cofounder who is also a woman.

Someone who brings her own brilliance and strength.
Someone who sees the vision and helps expand it.
Someone who wants to build something that makes a real difference.

There is something powerful about creating something with another woman who leads with integrity, purpose, and an enormous amount of heart. Shout out to you Sandra Saric!!!

So, to every woman who has stepped into something new, surprising, or brave this year… I see you.

#FemaleEntrepreneurship #FromFriendsToFounders Jedno

In the past few weeks, I’ve had conversations with nonprofit leaders and a common thread keeps surfacing.

Everyone’s trying to lead through change while the rules keep shifting.

The opportunities are still there, but they’re smaller, faster, and harder to catch.

A pilot project here. 

A short-term funding window there. 

A new initiative that may not exist by next fiscal year.

What I’m hearing over and over again is that leadership today feels less like strategy and more like triage. 

Leaders are holding their teams together, 
managing funder relationships, 
and trying to stay innovative when the ground won’t stop moving.

The challenge isn’t just finding funding anymore. It’s learning how to diversify it. 

Resilience has always been part of this work. But agility, well that’s becoming the new superpower.

If you are a leader in this space, the best thing you can do right now is stay curious.

Ask what else your organization could offer beyond its current programs.

Reach out to partners in different sectors.

Look at where your mission intersects with economic priorities.

Diversification starts with curiosity, not capacity.

You've got this!!!

#GovernmentFunding #RevenueDiversification #MakingADifference #BusinessDevelopment

Yesterday I had one of those conversations that fills you with pure joy.

The kind where you pause for a second, smile, and think, THIS is why I do this work.

Someone I have had the privilege of working with just had their second proposal approved.

Seeing their excitement, their relief, and their sense of possibility made my whole day.

What makes it even better is remembering the journey, all the learning, the refining, the patience it takes to get to this point. 

Every funded proposal carries a story of persistence and growth.

I am so proud of the work they are doing, and so grateful to play even a small role in helping bring their vision to life.

Here’s to more of these conversations.

The quiet wins that remind us that momentum builds one “yes” at a time.

#CelebratingWins #GovernmentFunding #ProposalDevelopment #BusinessDevelopment

Every now and then someone says something that hits you in a way you did not expect. That happened yesterday.

I was in a conversation that flowed easily. We talked about work and life. We were catching up because it had been a few years since we spoke and a lot had changed in both our lives. 

At one point she said she always remembered and valued that I wasn't an ego driven leader.

It stopped me for a moment because it reminded me why I do this work. 

I care about helping people work together in ways that feel honest, supportive, and real. 

I care about creating connection. 

I care about clearing the noise so teams and partners can do their best work together.

Her comment felt less like praise and more like a small reminder that I am on the right path. 

The work matters because the people matter.

What is something someone said to you recently that stayed with you?

#HonestConversations #Connections #Leadership #Impact

It is raining here today and honestly… it matches my brain.
When it rains it pours and I am all up in my head about balance.

We have our very first Jedno workshop next week and I am so excited about it. 

It is free, it is useful, and it is built to help people avoid the funding mistakes we see all the time. And did I say it's our FIRST!?!?! Eeekk!!

And yet here I am trying to walk that fine line between sharing something exciting for us and not turning my feed into a parade of promotions.

People do not come to LinkedIn to be sold to.

They come for connection and insight and a little bit of humanity.

So here is the balance I am trying to hold today.
I want to share what we are building because I know it will help people.
I also want to respect the space and the people in it.

If you are in the world of government funding or know someone who is, the workshop is there for you next week. Link in first comment (hope to see you there).

If not, I hope you still see me as someone who shows up with intention, not noise.

Maybe that is the real balance.

Leading with value first and letting people decide what they need.

What helps you stay centered when everything starts to pour at once?

#Leadership #FromFriendsToFounders #GovernmentFunding #SocialImpact

If your feed is full of budget reactions and you’re thinking about scrolling past, I get it.

But here’s why it might be worth a closer look (at the document itself, not my post lol).

This year’s federal budget puts most of its weight behind a few big focus areas. 

Nearly 80 percent of the investments are directed toward two priorities: protecting Canada’s long-term economic and national strength, and reducing costs for Canadians.

The biggest areas of investment are housing, infrastructure, artificial intelligence and innovation capacity, national defence and cybersecurity, and support for businesses looking to scale or stay competitive.

There’s also a shift in how the government plans to spend overall: less on day-to-day operations, more on long-term projects it believes will shape Canada’s future economy.

What’s quieter this year are broader investments in education systems, immigration supports, nonprofit capacity, or community development — except for some targeted programs like youth employment and support for personal support workers in health care.

So while you don’t need to read every page of the 300-plus page document, it’s worth spending a few minutes looking up the areas that matter to you. 

Budgets don’t just reflect spending — they reflect priorities. And those priorities affect where opportunities flow next.

#FederalBudget2025 #CanadianEconomy #CanadaStrong

I'm at #SaasNorth today and tomorrow! Say hi if you see me!

#SN2025 Jedno

Launching something new always comes with a mix of excitement and nerves.

And this week has reminded me why I care so deeply about this work.

Over the years I have watched incredible organizations pour their hearts into proposals only to hear no.

Not because their ideas were weak.

Not because their mission lacked value.

But because the application itself got in the way.

So for our very first free workshop at Jedno, we chose to tackle this head on.

Three Proposal Mistakes That Make Funders Say No

This is a live session for leaders who want more clarity, stronger positioning and a better understanding of what funders actually look for.

If you work in a nonprofit or start up organization and you're trying to be more successful with funding, this session will absolutely support you.

It is practical.

It is accessible.

And it comes from years of reviewing, writing and winning proposals across sectors.

You can grab your spot here:
https://lnkd.in/edR_dSG4

I am really looking forward to this one. It is going to be a powerful conversation and I hope to see you there.

#FirstWorkshop #SoExcited #MakingADifference

Open article: Crack the Funding Code: 3 Proposal Mistakes That Keep You From Winning Big by eventbrite.ca

Crack the Funding Code: 3 Proposal Mistakes That Keep You From Winning Big

I love a good audience engagement moment, don't you? 

During a recent presentation, the facilitator asked a simple question:

“When you hear the word performance, what’s the first word that comes to mind?”

The answers filled the screen in a word cloud: results, excellence, consistency, mindset, success, talent, grit.

What struck me most was how few of the responses were about people.

So much of how we measure performance focuses on outcomes and efficiency, not the human side that makes those results possible.

Performance is more than metrics.

It’s Connection. 
Clarity. 
Consistency. 
Care.
(I'll stop here cause I can't think of any more C's 😂 )

It’s how people feel supported enough to keep showing up and growing.

If you asked your team this question, what word would you hope to see appear?

I’d love to hear yours.

#Outcomes #Leadership #SocialImpact
Jedno The Uplift Collective

Yesterday I saw so many posts about gratitude. And I LOVED READING EVERY ONE OF THEM!!!

But It also reminded me that thankfulness does not need a date on the calendar. 

It is a practice. Something we can choose every day.

Today I am thankful for amazing friends who always show up, a business that is finding its rhythm, and a cofounder who is just as inspired to make a difference with the work we do. (And tissues, I'm so thankful to the inventor of tissues)

Gratitude changes everything. 

It turns the everyday into evidence that we are moving in the right direction.

What are you thankful for today?

The Canadian War Museum invites you to learn more about Canada’s military history during Remembrance Week.

The museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Admission is free.

On Remembrance Day, visit the museum’s webpage to watch the light shining through Memorial Hall at the Canadian War Museum. At exactly 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, sunlight enters through a single window in Memorial Hall, illuminating the headstone of Canada’s Unknown Soldier.

Link: https://lnkd.in/e3Uh-rXs

Canadian War Museum
#WeRemember #UnknownSoldier #CanadianWarMuseum

Open article: Memorial Hall Visitation and Livestream | Canadian War Museum by warmuseum.ca

Memorial Hall Visitation and Livestream | Canadian War Museum

Choose your favorite ⬇️ and pretend the universe sent it just for you.

1️⃣  Seats are free but your next funding opportunity is priceless.

2️⃣  Your proposal deserves a glow up.

3️⃣  The algorithm brought you here for a reason.

4️⃣ We promise this will be more fun than reformatting a budget spreadsheet.

5️⃣ Your weekend self might scroll. Your weekday self will thank you.

SEE YOU THURSDAY AT NOON EST!!!

If you are reading this on a Saturday night, THIS post might be your sign.

You could be anywhere right now, but you are here.

Thinking about work. Thinking about growth. (Ok, that's probably not what you were originally thinking about but now that we said it you are 😂 )

And probably wondering why funding always feels so complicated. (Because aren't we all?)

Good news. We've got you covered.

This Thursday, join our live workshop and learn how to avoid the proposal mistakes that keep great ideas from getting funded.

It is free, fast, and might just make your next proposal a lot stronger.

Link in comments.

Now back to your weekend. 👋

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I am a Director-level operator with 10+ years of experience across Customer Success, Operations, Program Management, Product Marketing, and Growth. My background spans enterprise insurance (USAA), software engineering, content-led growth, customer experience, and cross-functional leadership.

I’ve led teams, managed portfolios of 375 active clients, supported delivery systems, and built workflows that improved retention, onboarding, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

My experience includes:
• Customer Success Leadership
• Program Management & Operations
• Process Improvement & Workflow Design
• Retention Strategy
• Product Marketing & Content Strategy
• Technical Collaboration (APIs, SQL, back-end exposure)
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• AI Workflow Automation

I blend creativity, technical fluency, and operational rigor to solve complex problems, manage customer life cycles, and support scalable growth. I thrive in fast-paced environments where customer outcomes, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration drive results.
I am currently seeking Director-level opportunities in Customer Success, Operations, Program Management, Product Marketing, or Product Operations.

Nico Torres, MBA

It won’t happen overnight.
But if you quit, it won’t happen at all.

Progress rarely feels fast.
Most days, it feels slow… invisible… even pointless.

It starts with familiar thoughts:

“This is taking too long.”
“Maybe I’m not cut out for this.”
“Why isn’t it working yet?”
“Others are moving faster than me.”

But the truth:

→ Growth compounds quietly before it shows up loudly
→ Consistency beats intensity every single time
→ Momentum is built in the days no one sees
→ Winners keep going long after motivation disappears
→ The breakthrough always looks late, until it arrives

Quitting stops the story.
Continuing rewrites it.

What real progress actually looks like:

✓ Showing up when it’s not exciting
✓ Doing the small things that don’t get applause
✓ Fixing instead of abandoning
✓ Learning instead of labeling things “failure”
✓ Trusting the process long enough to see the result

Nothing meaningful happens instantly.
But everything meaningful happens eventually, if you stay in the game.

Start asking:
Am I quitting too early, or continuing long enough to win?

➕ Follow Nico Torres, for more on the future of work.

Head of Client Success @ Viral Coach | Content & Growth Advisor to the C-Suite | Start-up Leadership

Bad leadership feels invisible.
Until you add up the bill.

Most leaders focus on effort and output.
But the real cost shows up in people, delays, and fear.

Because leadership isn’t what you intend,
it’s what your team experiences.

Here’s what bad leadership really costs

1. Your best employee quits.
→ Micromanagement drains trust, and talent walks out the door.

2. Projects run late.
→ Teams hide problems when they’re afraid to speak up.

3. Opportunities slip away.
→ Everything waits because you need to approve everything.

4. The wrong hire stays too long.
→ Avoiding tough conversations gets expensive fast.

5. Problems repeat themselves.
→ Missing expectations today becomes wasted time tomorrow.

6. And the hidden tax? Your ego.
→ The bigger it gets, the more your growth stalls.

Add it all up,
and the cost isn’t just financial.
It’s momentum lost, trust broken, and progress delayed.

Great leadership pays for itself.
Bad leadership quietly empties the account.

What is your leadership style costing you?

➕ Follow Nico Torres, for more on the future of work.

Head of Client Success @ Viral Coach, LLC | Content & Growth Advisor to the C-Suite | Start-up Leadership

If your team can’t act without your approval,
you’re not leading, you’re controlling.

It starts quietly:

“I’ll review every decision first.”
“They might make mistakes if I’m not involved.”
“I just want things done my way.”
“Trust takes time, I’ll loosen control later.”

But the truth:

→ Constant approval kills initiative
→ Micromanagement creates dependency
→ Teams can’t grow under constant supervision
→ Leadership isn’t about control, it’s about trust

The grip you hold today,
becomes the bottleneck you fight tomorrow.

What real leadership requires:

✓ Clear vision your team can act on without you
✓ Trust built through autonomy and accountability
✓ Space for mistakes that become lessons
✓ Systems that empower decision-making
✓ Confidence in your people, not just your process

Leadership isn’t about saying “yes” or “no.”
It’s about creating leaders who no longer need to ask.

Start asking:
Am I building followers, or future leaders?

➕ Follow Nico Torres, for more on the future of work.

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Appreciate the People Who Give You Their Time

Time is the most valuable thing anyone can offer.
It’s never just time,
it’s a piece of their life they can’t get back.

The truth?
Every conversation, every meeting, every moment shared
is an investment someone chose to make in you.

Real appreciation looks like this:
→ Listening fully when someone shows up for you
→ Respecting their attention and presence
→ Valuing quality over convenience
→ Recognizing effort even when it’s quiet

Practical ways to show it today:
✔ Say exactly what you appreciated about the moment
✔ Keep commitments so their time isn’t wasted
✔ Be present instead of distracted
✔ Offer your time with the same generosity

The challenge is not finding more time.
The challenge is honoring the time others give.

Appreciation costs nothing,
but it means everything.

➕ Follow Nico Torres, for more on the future of work.

Shoutout to the ones whose kindness isn’t calculated.
It’s genuine.

It starts quietly:

“They only help when it benefits them.”
“Kindness is a networking tool.”
“Be nice, but be strategic.”
“Don’t give too much, you’ll get taken advantage of.”

But the truth:

→ Real kindness doesn’t need an audience
→ It’s not a tactic, it’s a reflection of character
→ You can be kind and strong
→ The best leaders lead with heart, not agenda

The authenticity you show today,
becomes the trust you earn tomorrow.

What true kindness looks like:

✓ Helping without expecting anything back
✓ Treating everyone with respect, not just the important ones
✓ Choosing empathy even when it’s inconvenient
✓ Seeing people, not positions
✓ Doing the right thing, quietly

Kindness isn’t a weakness.
It’s quiet strength in action.

Start asking:
Am I kind because it helps me, or because it defines me?

➕ Follow Nico Torres, for more on the future of work.

You are never too important to be nice to people.

Most people forget this because:
↳ Success feels like a reason to act above others
↳ Authority is mistaken for entitlement
↳ Small acts of kindness are undervalued in business

Here is the truth:
𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.

Here are 5 ways to practice it daily:

1. Greet Everyone
→ Simple acknowledgment creates connection.

2. Listen Actively
→ People feel valued when heard.

3. Show Gratitude
→ Recognize contributions publicly and privately.

4. Offer Help
→ Small gestures multiply trust and loyalty.

5. Respect Everyone
→ Treat colleagues and clients with dignity, no matter the hierarchy.

Kindness is never a weakness.
It strengthens influence, reputation, and culture.

What small act of kindness made a big difference for you today?

➕ Follow Nico Torres, for more on the future of work.

Comfort is the enemy of growth.
It starts quietly:

“I’ll stay in my safe zone.”
“Change is too risky right now.”
“I’m fine where I am.”
“Better the devil I know than the unknown.”

But the truth:

→ Growth lives outside your comfort zone
→ Risk sparks learning and new skills
→ Challenges expand your limits faster than ease
→ Stagnation comes from avoiding discomfort
→ Real progress requires stretching, not settling

The ease you cling to today,
becomes the limits you accept tomorrow.

What real growth demands:

✓ Step into situations that scare you
✓ Try new approaches before they feel safe
✓ Embrace failure as a teacher, not a threat
✓ Seek challenges that stretch your skills
✓ Make discomfort your signal, not your fear

Comfort feels good now.
Uncomfortable feels worth it later.

Where will I get uncomfortable today to grow tomorrow?

➕ Follow Nico Torres, for more on the future of work.

Toxic leadership isn’t always loud.
It doesn’t always yell, micromanage, or steal credit.

Sometimes it’s quiet.
Subtle.
But just as destructive.

One day, you realize:
You feel drained.
Undervalued.
Second-guessing yourself.

That’s when you know, you might be dealing with a toxic leader.

7 signs that reveal leadership that breaks instead of builds 

1. Leading with fear over trust
 ↳ People stay silent. Mistakes punish instead of teach.

2. Taking credit, shifting blame
 ↳ Success is theirs. Failure is yours.

3. Micromanaging everything
 ↳ No autonomy, no ownership, no trust.

4. Creating confusion instead of clarity
 ↳ Vague expectations make you always feel “behind.”

5. Draining energy instead of fueling it
 ↳ Every interaction leaves you exhausted.

6. Playing favorites
 ↳ Politics matter more than performance.

7. Blocking growth
 ↳ No mentorship, no development, no path forward.

Because in the end, leadership isn’t about titles or control.
It’s about:
↳ lifting people up,
↳ giving them space to grow,
↳ fueling their energy and potential.

Great leaders build people. Toxic ones break them.

Which of these 7 signs do you think is the hardest to address in a workplace?

➕ Follow Nico Torres, for more on the future of work.

7 signs that reveal leadership

Every chapter ends for a reason.
Not because you failed,
but because you’ve grown past who you were.

The next one?
It’s not waiting for permission.
It’s waiting for you.

For the courage to begin again.
For the faith to trust what’s next.

Here’s what your next chapter looks like 

1. Old fears fade.
→ You stop doubting if you’re ready and start acting like you are.

2. New energy rises.
→ You build from peace, not pressure, from clarity, not chaos.

3. Lessons turn into fuel.
→ Every mistake becomes strategy, not shame.

4. Boundaries strengthen.
→ You protect your time like it’s gold, because it is.

5. Vision expands.
→ You no longer chase approval; you build alignment instead.

You’re not starting over.
You’re starting wiser.

The next chapter isn’t about doing more.
It’s about becoming more you.

➕ Follow Nico Torres, for more on the future of work.

Discipline is boring.
Routine is boring.
Repetition is boring.

But that “boring” work?
That’s the part silently changing your life.

It starts with frustration:

“I’m tired of doing the same thing.”
“This feels slow.”
“I’m not seeing results yet.”
“Is any of this even working?”

But the truth:

→ Consistency beats excitement
→ Boring habits build extraordinary results
→ Repetition creates mastery
→ Progress hides inside daily discipline

The routine you resist today,
becomes the breakthrough you never reach tomorrow.

What real growth requires:

✓ Showing up on the hard days
✓ Doing the work even without motivation
✓ Focusing on the process, not the applause
✓ Choosing discipline over distractions
✓ Trusting the compound effect

Success isn’t glamorous.
It’s steady.
It’s quiet.
It’s earned.

Start asking:
Is my boredom stopping me, or shaping me?

➕ Follow Nico Torres, for more on the future of work.

Your Mind Can Build You or Break You

Most battles aren’t fought in the world.
They’re fought in your own head.

The truth?
Your thoughts can be your greatest weapon, or your biggest trap.
Fear often hides behind logic.
Doubt disguises itself as reason.

Peace starts when you learn to question the stories your mind tells you.

Mental mastery looks like this:
→ Protecting your focus from unnecessary noise
→ Challenging assumptions that limit your growth
→ Reframing fear into curiosity
→ Choosing calm over chaos

Practical ways to strengthen your mind:
✔ Start the day with a clear intention
✔ Replace self-criticism with self-coaching
✔ Practice gratitude to quiet negativity
✔ Reflect before reacting

The challenge is not controlling the world.
The challenge is mastering the thoughts that shape it.

Once you master your mind, you master everything around you.

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Change is necessary.
But start slowly, because direction is more important than speed.

The truth?
Rushing without clarity often leads to wasted effort and frustration.
Intentional progress beats fast, aimless movement every time.

Real change looks like this:
→ Defining what matters before acting
→ Making small adjustments consistently
→ Learning as you go, not forcing perfection
→ Aligning every step with your long-term goals

Practical ways to start today:
✔ Reflect on the desired outcome first
✔ Break change into manageable steps
✔ Measure progress against direction, not pace
✔ Adjust course intentionally, not impulsively

The challenge is not starting fast.
The challenge is moving wisely.

Slow progress in the right direction always wins.

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Old habits whisper comfort.
New standards demand growth.

Familiarity feels safe.
Discipline feels uncomfortable.
But the gap between who you were
and who you’re becoming
is bridged by daily choices.

Here’s how transformation shows up 

1. Comfort calls. Standards rise.
→ Choose the path that stretches you, not the one that soothes you.

2. Fear protects. Courage expands.
→ Step toward discomfort to create the future you want.

3. Delay tempts. Action rewrites.
→ One disciplined move beats a week of intentions.

4. Routine settles. Growth disrupts.
→ Break the patterns that keep you small.

5. Old identity clings. New identity challenges.
→ Act like the person you’re becoming, not the one you’re escaping.

6. Doubt speaks. Consistency transforms.
→ Small repeated decisions shape the bigger future.

7. Quiet battles. Loud outcomes.
→ Transformation happens internally long before it becomes visible.

Choose like this, and your future won’t stay the same,
it will rise to match your standards.

Growth doesn’t arrive suddenly.
It’s built through quiet, firm, repeated choices.

Transformation is a daily decision, not a dramatic moment.

Who are you choosing to become today?

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The Group You Choose Shapes Your Future
How people move through life, three clear patterns

Many people fall into three groups:
↳ Some sit on the sidelines
↳ Some talk more than they act
↳ Some build momentum through action

Here is the truth:
𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀.

Here are the 3 groups,
and the path that actually creates progress:

Critics
→ They stay on the sidelines
→ They judge efforts they never attempt
→ They highlight problems without lifting solutions

Talkers
→ Their plans sound big but stay unused
→ They live in “almost ready” mode
→ Their dreams speak louder than their actions

Doers
→ They take the first imperfect step
→ They learn faster because they move faster
→ They build wins through steady momentum

The real shift happens when you choose action over commentary.

Which group are you choosing today, Critic, Talker, or Doer?

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