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Standing Firm When the Ground Shakes

Nov 11, 2025
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Conviction doesn’t get tested in comfort; it gets tested in chaos. Anyone can talk about values when life is easy. True clarity shows up when everything is shaking and you must decide whether to bend, break, or hold your ground.

A few years ago, I walked away from a lucrative deal because it pulled me off mission. Every number on the spreadsheet screamed…

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