The following is a guest post by Chin Ai, a recent college graduate and friend reflecting on what her transition post-college has been like so far. Transitioning is very much exactly where I am at during this season of my life.There’s no real stability and no real place or space to call my own, justContinue reading “Transitioning”
Category Archives: Personal Growth
How to Prioritize Your Life [Vol 1.10]
F A T H O M || T R I B E Can you have too much goodness in your life? Yes, I think so. What I mean is that you can have too many good things in your life, and they begin to mess with your sense of direction, purpose, and ability to prioritize what trulyContinue reading “How to Prioritize Your Life [Vol 1.10]”
Why YOU are a Genius [Vol 1.8]
F A T H O M || T R I B E This week’s letter is super duper special because TODAY my good friend Alan Briggs has a new book dropping into the world. The book is titled Everyone’s a Genius: Unleashing Creativity For the Sake of the World. I was fortunate to snag an advance copy ofContinue reading “Why YOU are a Genius [Vol 1.8]”
The Subtle, Yet Powerful Difference Between Pride and Gratitude [Vol 1.9]
F A T H O M || T R I B E Last week, we explored the genius within us all. To peer within oneself and find genius and goodness can be a vulnerable journey, fraught with insecurities and deception. But if you press on and find what your true strengths and talents are, there’s aContinue reading “The Subtle, Yet Powerful Difference Between Pride and Gratitude [Vol 1.9]”
Normative to You, Distinctive to Others [Vol. 1.7]
F A T H O M || T R I B E Tell me about yourself. What are your strengths? These have to be two of the most asked and feared prompts in an interview. One of the most helpful ways to understand who you are as someone uniquely created by God is to considerContinue reading “Normative to You, Distinctive to Others [Vol. 1.7]”
The Promise of Passion [Vol 1.6]
F A T H O M || T R I B E Last week I was less than enthused about role passion can play in calling. Today I hope to redeem that. There is a holy purpose to passion; one that pulls our gaze from ourselves to the world around us. According to Tim Keller,Continue reading “The Promise of Passion [Vol 1.6]”
The Perils of Passion [Vol 1.5]
F A T H O M || T R I B E Each time I hear it, a puppy dies. I’m sure of it: FOLLOW YOUR PASSION Now, hear me out. Passion is a good thing. It has its place. But an overemphasis on passion as a life compass can be downright perilous. Here’s why: It’sContinue reading “The Perils of Passion [Vol 1.5]”
Contemplation in an Age of Information [Vol 1.4]
F A T H O M || T R I B E The endless cycle of idea and action, Endless invention, endless experiment, Brings knowledge of motion, but not of stillness; Knowledge of speech, but not of silence; Knowledge of words, and ignorance of the Word. All our knowledge brings us nearer to ignorance, AllContinue reading “Contemplation in an Age of Information [Vol 1.4]”
Deep vs. Shallow Work [Vol. 1.3]
F A T H O M || T R I B E We need to have some real talk about work. Specifically, how do we know the work we do is our best? It can take years to figure out how to thrive in a job . Truth be told, you may not have years.Continue reading “Deep vs. Shallow Work [Vol. 1.3]”
When Should We Grow Up? Adulting (is) So Hard [Vol. 1.2]
F A T H O M || T R I B E What are the rules for adulthood? Better question: What are the rules for adulthood as a twentysomething? It really depends on who you ask. Your twenties are bombarded with two equally binding messages. The first is to live it up while you’re young. SeekContinue reading “When Should We Grow Up? Adulting (is) So Hard [Vol. 1.2]”
