by Eli Acevedo | Jul 21, 2025 | TRP
Rethinking “Confidence” – Is It Still About Being Loud, Sure, or Right? The Hidden Baggage of the Word “Confidence” We often admire confident people. We’re told to build confidence. To fake it. To show it. To own the room. But there’s a problem underneath all the...
by Eli Acevedo | Jul 20, 2025 | TRP
Rethinking “Ego” – Is It Still About Arrogance and Self-Importance? The Hidden Baggage of the Word “Ego” “Ego” gets thrown around a lot—as something to avoid, battle, or crush. “That’s just your ego talking.” “Let go of your ego.” “He has a huge ego.” In many circles,...
by Eli Acevedo | Jul 19, 2025 | TRP
Rethinking “Happiness” – Is It Still About Feeling Good All the Time? The Hidden Baggage of the Word “Happiness” “Happiness” is one of the most over-promised, oversold words in our culture. “I just want to be happy.” “Choose happiness.” “Happiness is the goal.” But...
by Eli Acevedo | Jul 18, 2025 | TRP
Rethinking “Success” – Is It Still About Status, Money, and Approval? The Hidden Baggage of the Word “Success” “Success” is a word we’re taught to chase from the moment we’re old enough to receive a gold star. “She’s successful.” “He finally made it.” “This is the...
by Eli Acevedo | Jul 17, 2025 | TRP
Rethinking “Wealth” – Is It Still Just About Money? The Hidden Baggage of the Word “Wealth” “Wealth” has long been a word people chase—or reject—without fully understanding why. “He’s wealthy.” “She comes from wealth.” “Build wealth for your future.” It sounds...