What do fairy tales, failed frameworks, and folk wisdom have in common? They all fall short when we forget to include the most essential part of the story: ourselves. In this week’s episode, I unpack the word I made up — Authbition—and the five principles behind it: vulnerability, non-attachment, caring, thoughtfulness, and whole-mindedness. Through reframed folktales, original reflections, and one very smart she-wolf, we explore what it really means to live a life that’s both true and driven. Spoiler: Fear doesn’t have to run the show.

Read the original essay on Medium here:

https://medium.com/namaste-now/i-made-up-a-word-authbition-5895163c6926?sk=23c248f7a38356c11d4b920152c05403

For more essays, episodes, and ways to connect, check out the Authbition website here:

https://www.authbition.com/

What happens when we stop underestimating students and start trusting their instincts? In this episode, I share a story from the classroom that spans generations of outdated tech, from cassette tapes and LaserDiscs to microprocessors and AI. This is a call to stop “teaching technology” and start guiding young people to solve meaningful problems with curiosity, creativity, and courage.

Read the original essay on Medium here:

https://medium.com/the-narrative-arc/lets-please-not-teach-students-ai-38ff3b411f26?sk=522f6d5d544c97f6ffa186c6a91487e5

For more essays, episodes, and ways to connect, check out the Authbition website here:

https://www.authbition.com/

This week’s story is about a BMX bike, a moment of betrayal, and a powerful lesson in self-reliance. I share the story of how losing a prized bicycle—one I built piece by piece as a kid—taught me what independence really means. Timed for the Fourth of July, this episode reflects on the roots of my drive to build, create, and chase freedom on my own terms. It's about more than a stolen bike. It’s about everything that came after.

Read the original essay on Medium here:

https://medium.com/the-narrative-arc/stealing-my-bike-stole-my-independence-2d4750dab39a?sk=144ae0ffc562d18cfffcbf053a4e1f74

For more essays, episodes, and ways to connect, check out the Authbition website here:

https://www.authbition.com/