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The Hidden Power of Narrative: How the Stories We Tell Shape Our Lives
Everyone has a story. Not just the one we tell others but the one we quietly tell ourselves. It’s the voice in your head that narrates your life: “I’m not good with money.” “I always screw things up.” “I just wasn’t born confident.” “This is who I’ve always been.” These aren’t facts. They’re scripts. And whether we realize it or not, they define the roles we play in our lives; who we think we are, what we believe we deserve, and how we react to every opportunity or setback th
Ethan Starke
Apr 1, 20254 min read


How to Make Smarter, Faster Decisions (Without Overthinking)
You’re staring at the options. Weighing the pros and cons. Running scenarios in your head, asking for advice, doubting your instincts. Days pass. Nothing feels quite right. You don’t want to rush but you also can’t seem to move forward. This is the trap of overthinking. It feels responsible. It feels smart. But most of the time, it leads to paralysis. The opportunity fades, the excitement dies, and you’re left in the same place you started, only more frustrated. But the most
Ethan Starke
Apr 1, 20254 min read


Why Most People Struggle to Change (And How to Break Through)
We all know what it feels like to want change and feel like we’re stuck in place. You decide to wake up earlier, eat better, stop procrastinating, or finally launch the project that’s been on your mind for years. For a few days, maybe even weeks, you make progress. You feel hopeful. But slowly, inevitably, something pulls you back into old habits. The motivation fades. Life gets busy. And you find yourself right where you started, frustrated, disappointed, and convinced that
Ethan Starke
Apr 1, 20254 min read


The Success Illusion: Why Financial Wins Don’t Equal Fulfillment
For as long as we can remember, success has been measured by external markers—bigger paychecks, luxury homes, industry accolades, and the kind of lifestyle that turns heads. Society glorifies wealth, treating it as the ultimate achievement, the final proof that someone has “made it.” And yet, time and again, we see people who have everything they once dreamed of, financial security, professional recognition, the ability to afford anything, still struggling with restlessness,
Ethan Starke
Mar 1, 20255 min read


The Strategist’s Mind: How to Think Like a High-Level Decision Maker
Most people live in reaction mode. They respond to whatever life throws at them—solving problems as they arise, making choices based on immediate pressures, and focusing on short-term rewards. They work hard, chase promotions, and pursue opportunities that seem good in the moment. But years down the line, many realize they’ve built a life that isn’t quite what they wanted. They made decisions based on urgency, not strategy. Then, there are the outliers. The people who seem to
Ethan Starke
Mar 1, 20254 min read


The High Achiever’s Dilemma: Why Success Can Hurt Your Relationships
There’s a common belief that success leads to happiness. If you just work harder, build your career, climb the ladder, everything will fall into place. You’ll make the money you’ve always dreamed of, gain the respect you deserve, and have the freedom to enjoy life on your own terms. But for many high achievers, this narrative isn’t quite true. As they gain professional success, they often lose something far more valuable: meaningful personal connections . They rise in their
Ethan Starke
Mar 1, 20254 min read


The Art of Seeing: How to Recognize Patterns Before They Fully Form
Some people seem to see the future before it happens. They predict industry shifts, identify cultural movements before they take off, and position themselves ahead of everyone else. To outsiders, it looks like luck or genius. But in reality, it’s a skill, one rooted in pattern recognition, cognitive agility, and deep observation. Pattern recognition isn’t just for investors, business leaders, or visionaries. It’s something that anyone can develop. The ability to spot trends b
Ethan Starke
Mar 1, 20254 min read
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