Most people build their lives in survival mode.

Working harder.

Pushing faster.

Trying to prove something.

And for a while, that survival energy creates momentum.

It builds discipline.

It builds resilience.

It builds strength.

But survival was never meant to lead your life forever.

In this episode of This Tree and Me, Cory J Riggs explores the moment when survival must step back and clarity must take the lead.

Through personal reflection and the principles of the LAF Method, this conversation explores how healing the ego is not about destroying it — but about teaching it.

Survival becomes the engine.

Presence becomes the leader.

Because real leadership begins internally.

And when you finally stop living in survival mode, something changes.

Strength becomes steady.