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Choose Your Hard
Keeping on is hard. But quitting is hard too. That’s the part no one really tells you. There will be mornings when showing up to your desk feels heavy. The inbox is full. The numbers don’t tie out. The project you thought would be simple turns into layers of details you didn’t anticipate. Staying disciplined is hard. Double-checking your work is hard. Owning mistakes is hard. Growing is hard. But quitting? That’s hard too. Starting over is hard. Rebuilding credibility is
19 hours ago
Patience and Teamwork
Patience is one of the hardest skills to master, yet it is also such an important skill as well. Maybe it is because I am still young and eager to get my life going, but patience is something that I have always had to work extremely hard to have. Whenever I want something done, I always want it done as soon as possible. Now this can be a good skill as well, allowing me to be productive and proactive on certain things. But it is also the cause of unnecessary stress and expecta
3 days ago
Remember the Lord
A theme that keeps coming up in my devotions lately has been remembrance. My usual quiet time structure is to read one Psalm, two Old Testament chapters (going through chronologically and am currently in Exodus), and one or two New Testament chapters (currently reading Mark). I have noticed that in all three places of the Bible that I read from daily, there is a consistent theme of the importance remembering what God has done. In Exodus, a one of Israel’s recurring sins is
6 days ago
Kindness
The world moves fast, often pushing us to rush through every interaction. It is easy to become tired, stressed, and/or distracted as we go through the motions of life. Without intentionally seeking to do good to others, kindness can get brushed to the side without a second thought as we rush from one thing to the next. But kindness is what everyone needs today. Not something performative or with ulterior motives, but an action that can often be small and unseen by everyone bu
7 days ago
The Power of Systems: Building Routines That Support Your Career and Life
In every season of life—whether you’re growing in your career, managing a busy home, preparing for motherhood, or building a small business—one truth remains constant: systems make everything smoother. They turn chaos into clarity, prevent mistakes before they happen, and give you the freedom to focus on what matters. No matter how skilled or disciplined we are, success becomes more sustainable when we have routines in place that support us. Why Systems Matter A good syst
Apr 22
Diversification
“Don’t leave all your eggs in one basket” is a common saying, but there is a lot of deeper meaning behind it. The concept of diversification is a powerful one, and one that can be applied to many things in life. Spreading risk and avoiding reliance on single factors is a very important way to live a stable and healthy life. Life inherently involves volatility; Some days everything is going your way and the next nothing is going your way. As a student of Economics and Finance
Apr 20
Pregnancy with Perspective
I am currently 9 months pregnant (really 8 months, 3 weeks, and 6 days at the time of writing this) which means that I have been pregnant for all of 2025 so far. Some would say that my pregnancy wasn’t the most pleasant, but I am also sure that others would say it was better than some. As I come to the end of my pregnancy, I have learned that doing bookkeeping and data entry for a government contractor is a lot like bringing a child into the world. Both call for patience wh
Apr 17
Trust the Process
My favorite hobby is crocheting. I just started a new project a couple days ago, and it made me think of how much you have to trust the process in the beginning. As the maker, I know what it is supposed to become, but if anyone catches me working on it early on, it’s hard for them to tell what the end product will be. As I thought about this, I reflected on how the same concept mirrors life. The crochet projects I enjoy the most are wearables, which take thousands of stitc
Apr 15
The Importance of an Open Mind in Debate
One of my favorite philosophies I live by is to have an open mind that is willing to hear anyone out and truly consider how another person thinks. One area I find this philosophy extremely important is in debate. Unfortunately, it is very common nowadays to debate with a closed mind, unwilling to even consider your opponent’s argument. I’ve seen many people around me argue in this way, which completely defeats the purpose of debate if you aren’t even thinking about what the o
Apr 13
PURE MICHIGAN
Pure Michigan is often associated with the state’s lakes, dunes, and forests—and for good reason. Michigan is defined by its natural landscape, from the Great Lakes shoreline to inland forests and open spaces. I grew up here, and that environment is a big part of why I value the state and continue to call it home. Beyond its natural beauty, Michigan also plays a practical role in supporting the defense industry. The state has a long-standing manufacturing base and a workfor
Apr 10
Responsibility
There’s a phrase we hear often when something goes wrong: “I’ll take responsibility.” While that sentiment is appreciated, it is not the standard we are building toward. Responsibility is not something we claim after the fact. It is something we demonstrate before outcomes are decided. At Mettle Ops, responsibility is not tied to failure—it is tied to action. It shows up when something feels off and you choose not to ignore it. When you don’t know the process, and you don’t g
Apr 9
Love the Broken
Have you ever met people who refuse to work toward understanding or compromise, even when clear evidence is presented? From my experience, when some individuals don’t get their way, they can become extremely unpleasant, especially when money is involved! How should I, as a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, respond to such people? If I were honest, most of the time I tend to respond similarly, with a lot of frustration added, and that never accomplishes anything. The
Apr 8
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