I read an article about mini books and thought—why not try it? I've always wanted to write a book, but the time it takes felt overwhelming. A mini book, though? Just 7,000–15,000 words. I’m giving myself 3 days to write one. No job. Just time and curiosity. I want to see what I can create when I stop overthinking and just do it. So here we go—Day 1.

Sometimes, others see your magic before you do. Trust their reflections, but also trust yourself to uncover your true potential.

The messy middle is where uncertainty fuels growth. Trusting yourself through it is the only way forward to becoming who you’re meant to be.

I am no longer concerned with what the world expects of me. I no longer carry the weight of who they said I should be. I release the...