We have made it to September, Reader! Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the stories we tell ourselves. For a long time, I believed things went wrong in my life because that’s what I deserved. I told myself I wasn’t smart enough or connected enough to have the life I saw others living. The truth was, I was afraid to step out of my comfort zone, and blaming others felt easier. And if that wasn’t tough enough to admit: I wasn’t emotionally ready for the growth I envied. With time, I’ve learned...