I realized that my fear of dying without accomplishing anything drove me to push myself beyond my limits.

On a personal level, I'm examining my behaviors that indicate avoidance of uncomfortable problems and identifying what drives me towards constructive actions, like reading and writing.

Reflecting on my experiences, I recognized that I had been living in the shadow of what I could have been as a leader, which became my wakeup call to address my internal issues. I took a test for childhood trauma and scored alarmingly high, which helped me understand my stress and conflict handling.

I noticed that stress and anxiety were overwhelming me, preventing my true self from shining through.

I've realized that my attachment to the outcome of my companies was unhealthy, intertwining my identity with their success or failure.

Facing your weaknesses is essential. I've learned that my impatience and frustration can hinder my recovery and personal growth, and I need to confront these limitations.

After a health scare in my family, I reassessed my priorities and realized the importance of self-care for long-term sustainability.

I started going to therapy when I realized that stress and anxiety were affecting my ability to do good work.

Facing real failure in my writing career pushed me to raise my game and strive for success, especially when my reputation was on the line. The pressure of deadlines and doubt from others can either crush you or make you stronger and a better fighter.