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Why you’re burning out before you even start

Dec 3, 2025

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5 min read

Why you’re burning out before you even start

Want to succeed? Be boring.

Sam Abousalbi
Sam Abousalbi

Personal growth

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Stop Making Yourself Small

Sep 24, 2025

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5 min read

Stop Making Yourself Small

Let go of shrinking to keep the peace. It’s time to take up space.

Sam Abousalbi
Sam Abousalbi

Personal growth

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How Letting Go of Control Changed My Life

Sep 16, 2025

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7 min read

How Letting Go of Control Changed My Life

Resistance drains your energy. Acceptance builds your momentum.

Sam Abousalbi
Sam Abousalbi

Personal

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You Already Know What to Do. Here’s the Hard Part.

Aug 5, 2025

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3 min read

You Already Know What to Do. Here’s the Hard Part.

Moving from the sidelines to the race.

Sam Abousalbi
Sam Abousalbi

Personal growth

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You Can’t Do It All — And That’s Why It Matters

May 27, 2025

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3 min read

You Can’t Do It All — And That’s Why It Matters

Stop chasing dopamine hits. Start committing to what matters.

Sam Abousalbi
Sam Abousalbi

Starting something new

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The Tale of the Two Teachers

May 16, 2025

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3 min read

The Tale of the Two Teachers

On fear, growth, and why your first step matters more than your starting point.

Sam Abousalbi
Sam Abousalbi

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