A late recording link turned into a bigger conversation about the fragile, funny, very human mechanics of trust. We traced how trust feels easy when we’re kids—buoyed by kind mentors and predictable patterns—and how adulthood layers on caution after broken promises, loss, or plain old miscommunication. From baseball coaches who mixed kindness with accountability to the shock of a parent’s illness and the spiral of second-guessing, we unpack how our stories shape whether we offer trust freely,...
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A late recording link turned into a bigger conversation about the fragile, funny, very human mechanics of trust. We traced how trust feels easy when we’re kids—buoyed by kind mentors and predictable patterns—and how adulthood layers on caution after broken promises, loss, or plain old miscommunication. From baseball coaches who mixed kindness with accountability to the shock of a parent’s illness and the spiral of second-guessing, we unpack how our stories shape whether we offer trust freely,...
Biohazards, Baseboards, & Bathrooms: The Challenge of Writing Your Own Bio
The Complexity of Toilet Paper
42 minutes
3 months ago
Biohazards, Baseboards, & Bathrooms: The Challenge of Writing Your Own Bio
The team explores the challenge of writing personal bios, unpacking why this seemingly simple task often becomes complicated by overthinking, imposter syndrome, and concerns about authenticity. • Writing a bio forces uncomfortable questions like "Who am I?" and "Am I writing for myself or others?" • Most people struggle to translate their essence into words that feel authentic yet professional • Imposter syndrome makes it difficult to claim achievements that reflect our true capabilities • M...
The Complexity of Toilet Paper
A late recording link turned into a bigger conversation about the fragile, funny, very human mechanics of trust. We traced how trust feels easy when we’re kids—buoyed by kind mentors and predictable patterns—and how adulthood layers on caution after broken promises, loss, or plain old miscommunication. From baseball coaches who mixed kindness with accountability to the shock of a parent’s illness and the spiral of second-guessing, we unpack how our stories shape whether we offer trust freely,...
