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Personal growth

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How to Move Forward With Fear, Not Against It

Nov 7, 2025

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4 min read

How to Move Forward With Fear, Not Against It

Growth doesn’t mean killing off fear—it means learning how to lead it.

Sam Abousalbi
Sam Abousalbi

Personal growth

+4

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

+4

Stay open to what the future holds

Aug 12, 2025

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3 min read

Stay open to what the future holds

A strange injury, a flash of inspiration, and 3 lessons I’ll never forget.

Sam Abousalbi
Sam Abousalbi

Confidence

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Yes, You Can.

Jul 18, 2025

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3 min read

Yes, You Can.

A letter to the version of you who’s not sure you can do this — yet.

Sam Abousalbi
Sam Abousalbi

self-belief

+5

What If the Only Thing Holding You Back Is an Old Story?

Jul 8, 2025

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3 min read

What If the Only Thing Holding You Back Is an Old Story?

A reminder that your past is not your limit

Sam Abousalbi
Sam Abousalbi

Personal growth

+4

You’re Not Wrong. You’re Just Learning.

Jun 10, 2025

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3 min read

You’re Not Wrong. You’re Just Learning.

How releasing judgment can help you move through life with more peace and confidence.

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

Personal growth

+4

Personal Development Almost Broke Me

Apr 22, 2025

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3 min read

Personal Development Almost Broke Me

How I got lost in the noise of other people’s strategies

Sam Abousalbi
Sam Abousalbi

Personal growth

+5

Your Brain Is Trying to Protect You. But From What?

Apr 17, 2025

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3 min read

Your Brain Is Trying to Protect You. But From What?

How I tried to talk myself out of starting this newsletter

Sam Abousalbi
Sam Abousalbi

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