That one realization is what led to all the changes I described in my last two posts.

I love being a part of the process, and also, I knew I needed to free up some mental capacity to work on my book. So, I decided to challenge myself.

I went for a walk and let my mind wander, and I stumbled upon a hard truth about myself.

It would have been so easy to just keep moving forward in the day and not address it. And in the past, I think that's what I would have done.

This challenge is magnified by flexible or remote work, and it also comes up when we take time off.

At the end of the day, they are human beings, and screwing up comes with the territory.

My team and I recently got aligned on some huge decisions—without ever having a single meeting.

The more we come to terms with the fact that we just don't have time for it all, the more we will be able to really enjoy our lives.

I thought I could show you what it looks like when you're a visionary and you know that an evolution is coming.

I knew that this experiment would teach us a lot, so I promised to give a final update about what we learned and whether the four-day workweek is here to stay. So, here we are!

I wasn’t sure if it was the right choice, and I wanted to make the best possible decision. I knew I could ask my team for their input because of our culture of transparency.

I was excited, but I was also afraid. I worried that the business would slow down because I was slowing down.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my 17 years of being a leader and entrepreneur, it’s this: Things don’t go according to plan, and that is the plan.

I suppose it might seem normal to feel that way at 19, especially because I was often the youngest person in every room I walked into. But the thing is that that feeling didn’t go away.

I want this project to feel fun, joyful, inspiring, and like I am following my creative flow. That will make this a meaningful project for me . . . and I know it will also lead to a much better book.

If you’re struggling with change in your life right now, whether at work or outside of it, I encourage you to pause and feel.

This was an incredibly important lesson for me, and it’s something that I want to keep in mind as I go forward, especially in my personal life.

While we often play the role of cheerleader, we also have to remember that being honest about what we see is what sets people up for success.