A 13-hour wilderness rescue simulation in the Belizean jungle changed my understanding of what’s truly difficult. After pushing through a physically and mentally taxing experience, I realized how stretching ourselves reshapes our sense of what’s possible.

Moments of conflict reveal more about us than comfort ever will. Standing up to bullies—whether in the workplace, online, or within our communities—requires conviction, not aggression. It’s not about fighting back; it’s about refusing to reward manipulation with silence.