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Overextension: Why You’re Exhausted and Overlooked (and How to Quit)
You’re not tired because you’re weak, you’re overextended. This article shows how overextension at work drains power, makes you invisible, and how shifting to self-valuation restores energy, respect, and results. Learn the “Where’s the money for me?” test to stop rescuing, set limits, and lead without burning out.

Stephen Matini
Sep 45 min read


Decision-Making: How Do You Move When You Can’t See the Whole Path?
Leaders rarely get the full picture before they must act. This article explores how to move forward with incomplete information, avoid paralysis, and use sensemaking to adapt. A guide for senior leaders, reluctant decision-makers, and anyone stuck waiting for certainty that never comes.

Stephen Matini
Aug 106 min read


Golden: The Danger of Chasing the Best and How Real Progress Happens
Chasing “the best” can backfire. This article shows high-achievers how progress really happens: through looseness, adaptability, and presence. Learn why perfectionism kills momentum and how to sustain performance without burnout.

Stephen Matini
Jun 14 min read
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