This morning, as I do every morning, I sat down at my piano to play. "Touch the piano every day" is one of my big goals for 2026. But today, something was off... All my usual songs and exercises felt excruciatingly boring. Every note was like an uphill battle against my psyche. Cue the mental chatter: "Do I even want to do this anymore?" "Maybe I don't want to learn piano as badly as I thought." For those of you familiar with these kinds of thoughts, you know they can be a crossroads. A choice now lies ahead of you... 1️⃣ Do you let the thoughts win, and give up on the original goal? Or 2️⃣ do you fight them, push through, and pray for victory despite the odds? Binary decision. Push through or give up. Those feel like the only two doors. But today, a third choice presented itself: curiosity. Rather than pushing through and "doing it anyway" (as many internet gurus would advise you) or letting the mental thoughts win and give up, I decided to get curious about why today felt so boring. I put on a 5-minute timer and meditated, letting myself sit with the boredom & frustration. When the timer went off, I went back to the piano and, rather than following my usual structured routine of scales and song practice, I just closed my eyes and let my fingers find the notes. At first, it sounded terrible. Random notes that weren't good together. But eventually, I hit some notes that sounded really interesting together. I made a simple rhythm. I played my scales, but in random order and with more energy. By the end, I was jamming and having a blast. Before I knew it, 20 minutes had gone by! I completed my play and left feeling excited to come back to it. It inspired me to write about it. As I started writing, I realized this is a great analogy for business, too. How often, as entrepreneurs, do we hit walls? Boredom, frustration, or a million other things can stop us in our tracks. Then the mental noise comes in. "I'm not cut out to be an entrepreneur." "Why am I doing this to myself?" "I should just go back and find another job."

I just wanted to mention how fantabulous the co-working sessions have been for me, not only for focus and productivity, but also for the incredible people I've been able to connect with over the past few months in The Founders Guild. If you haven't tried one of the session in the calendar yet, I highly recommend that you do! This was our morning crew today! Love these ladies! 🩷🧡 @Sarah Hyland @Verena Venus @vanessa-phipps-4056

I am currently working in the field of AI and Full Stack. My long-term contract with Exa company in the U.S. expired 3 months ago, and I am currently seeking new remote work opportunities. With 7 years of experience as an engineer, expanding my reach beyond Japan to the global market is very important to me. I already have experience working remotely and have a proven track record of collaborating effectively with companies, so I look forward to connecting with individuals and companies interested in product launches or system improvements. Thank you.

The Illusory Truth Effect can shape self-perception regarding body image, competence, and worth by constantly reinforcing the same internal messages. Negative self-talk often becomes a habit, making it the default, easy-to-process, and trusted narrative. So many of my clients start with me because they are stuck in the loop of negative self-talk. They feel as though they are failing, lost, stuck, and struggle to move through their own mental processes. Here are ways to combat what might feel ingrained in your psyche: 1) Positive Affirmations: Repeatedly telling yourself positive, realistic statements such as “I am capable,” “I can handle this challenge,” or “I am learning” can foster a genuine belief in them. 2) Distance Your Self-Talk: Research suggests that referring to yourself in the third person (using your name) rather than “I” when speaking to yourself can create psychological distance, which reduces anxiety and helps in regulating emotions. 3) Become Your Own Fact-Checker: Challenge negative thoughts by asking, “Is this actually true?” Use the “Friend Test”: Ask yourself if you would speak to a loved one with the same harshness you use on yourself. 4) Journaling: Writing down your thoughts helps transfer them from the mind, objectively. In short, because the brain confuses familiarity with truth, the thoughts you repeat the most often are the ones you will eventually believe. By intentionally repeating positive and constructive thoughts, you can change your perceived reality. How often do you speak to yourself with love and kindness? Please reach out if you’d like to learn more x

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