Don’t just collect knowledge—build skills. Especially the kind only humans can truly master.

When I talk to my kids about money, I make a clear distinction between pursuing wealth for the sake of feeling rich and pursuing financial security.

And if you do decide to quit—do it the right way. Don’t burn bridges. Stay professional.

Early in your career, it can be difficult to know when to focus on being effective versus when it’s worth standing firm on being right.

If your work no longer challenges you, your learning has plateaued, and there’s no sign of meaningful development ahead—that’s your cue.

Prioritizing learning over short-term income pays off in ways you can’t always see in the moment.

For me, one of those lessons has been simple but powerful: never stop learning.

You can’t plan your life journey. What you can do is stay curious, put yourself out there, take risks, work hard, and keep learning.