In this episode, I talk about how growth can make people uncomfortable—not because you’re doing something wrong, but because you’re doing something unexpected. Sometimes it’s not enough for others that you’re content; it’s almost as if they want you to stay average, familiar, and non-threatening.

I reflect on moments like buying my car—how some people said it was “out of my league,” while knowing that if it had been older or smaller, the same voices would’ve questioned whether it was good enough. That contradiction reveals a deeper truth: when you grow, the criticism often isn’t about your choices—it’s about other people’s limits.

We talk about:

• Why growth challenges people who are comfortable staying where they are

• How “be humble” can become code for don’t outgrow us

• Why risk-taking is often mislabeled as arrogance

• How to keep moving forward without shrinking yourself to be palatable

This episode is for anyone who’s tired of being told—directly or subtly—to play it safe, dim their light, or stay in a box that no longer fits. Choosing growth isn’t a rejection of where you came from. It’s a commitment to where you’re going.

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