What do you do when your phone battery hits 20%? I'd bet you scramble for a charger. Maybe your Battery Panic Threshold™ is higher, like 40%, and you’d never dare let your phone die.

We're seeking guidance and wisdom, but deep, deep down, we're also looking to skip the pain of making the wrong choice, doing something irreversible, or looking like a fool in the process.

At the time, I wanted to be successful and well-liked. This led to a very uncomfortable transition into my career, as today's employers look for intuition, instinct, and independence. These were never cultivated in school, and the opposite was rewarded.

Because that's what it takes; that's the secret that no one's sharing: There is no secret. You must roll up your sleeves and make mistake after mistake, learning how to be yourself and trust yourself in the process.

I've always had an interesting relationship with the new year. I'm thrilled for a fresh start, but I can never let go of that voice in my head telling me I'll likely break my resolutions ... so why try? This year, I'm breaking them willingly.

The last six months have felt like six years, and time is officially a social construct. Regardless, it's time I chronicle what’s happening and how I feel about it all.