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08/31/2026

Pump yourself up before you start writing. Listen to your hype song. Jump up and down. Repeat a mantra. Use some positive self-talk. Sit up straight.

Think of it like getting ready for a game, a presentation, or a big test—you want to start writing believing you can do it.

Because here’s the thing: I believe you are amazing and have interesting things to say—but you have to believe it, too.

This week’s Sunday Tip: Confidence + clarity = better writing.

You don’t have to feel 100% confident to start. Fake it until you make it. 💪

08/31/2026

Pump yourself up before you start writing. Listen to your hype song. Jump up and down. Repeat a mantra. Use some positive self-talk. Sit up straight.

Think of it like getting ready for a game, a presentation, or a big test—you want to start writing believing you can do it.

Because here’s the thing: I believe you are amazing and have interesting things to say—but you have to believe it, too.

This week’s Sunday Tip: Confidence + clarity = better writing.

You don’t have to feel 100% confident to start. Fake it until you make it. 💪

Curiosity is your superpower — use it. 🌟 If you’ve ever wondered what a doctor, engineer, designer, or entrepreneur actu...
05/14/2026

Curiosity is your superpower — use it. 🌟 If you’ve ever wondered what a doctor, engineer, designer, or entrepreneur actually does all day, don’t just Google it. Ask them. An informational interview is how you go beyond the job title and discover what a career really looks and feels like from the inside. It’s how you build real connections before college even starts. It’s how you hear the honest stories — the major changes, the unexpected pivots, the “I wish someone had told me this” moments. Taking initiative as a high schooler doesn’t have to mean perfect grades or packed résumés. Sometimes it’s as simple as sending one email to someone doing work that excites you. Follow your curiosity. You might be surprised where it leads.

Have you ever reached out to someone just to learn from them? Tell us below — and tag a friend who’s still figuring out what they want to do and should see this post! DM if you want the guide!

05/14/2026

Curiosity is your superpower — use it. 🌟 If you’ve ever wondered what a doctor, engineer, designer, or entrepreneur actually does all day, don’t just Google it. Ask them. An informational interview is how you go beyond the job title and discover what a career really looks and feels like from the inside. It’s how you build real connections before college even starts. It’s how you hear the honest stories — the major changes, the unexpected pivots, the “I wish someone had told me this” moments. Taking initiative as a high schooler doesn’t have to mean perfect grades or packed résumés. Sometimes it’s as simple as sending one email to someone doing work that excites you. Follow your curiosity. You might be surprised where it leads.

Have you ever reached out to someone just to learn from them? Tell us below — and tag a friend who’s still figuring out what they want to do and should see this post! DM if you want the guide!

You can only go to one.I saw that on a button at a Challenge Success event years ago. After nearly 20 years as a college...
04/15/2026

You can only go to one.
I saw that on a button at a Challenge Success event years ago. After nearly 20 years as a college counselor — and watching my own son go through this process as a member of the Class of 2026 — I finally understand how much those five words ask of a family.
He made his decision. It’s the right one. But I couldn’t let the other schools go without saying something.
These five colleges are doing it right. They’re meeting students where they are, leading with heart, and putting well-being before business. Swipe to see why each one earned a thank-you. ➡️
🐻 University of Minnesota 🦆 University of Oregon 🔴 Gonzaga University 💙 University of San Diego 🎓 Indiana University · Kelley School of Business
Save this if you have a senior at home. Tag a family who needs to hear it.

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