10 Guiding Principles for Hope

Taking action and turning pain into promise.

They’ve helped me overcome self-pity, indirection, procrastination, and overthinking. Most importantly, they’ve helped me find what matters most to me and reminded me to stay committed not to a long-term vision but to the small acts I perform each day.

If you struggle with moving forward, this is for you.

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In light of this year's election results, I thought it would be a good time to elaborate on ten principles I’ve gleaned from periods of hopelessness. The light shines brightest in the dark, and as we enter this new era of American history, the wounds of our deeply divided country will undoubtedly spur an era of significant creation.