When Our Identities Die

By Steve Schlafman in identity on

This essay was originally published on my Substack, Where the Road Bends, where I share long-form essays on conscious change and life transitions. Jesse stared into the camera, his face illuminated by the soft morning light streaming through his LA apartment. Despite our decade-long friendship and the casual setting—complete…

How Much Is a Year of Your Life Worth?

By Steve Schlafman in transitions on

This essay was originally published on my Substack, Where the Road Bends, where I share long-form essays on conscious change and life transitions. Earlier this week, I spent time with a prospective client, an executive who had dedicated the past decade to building a wildly successful company. In 2022, the…