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Personal Boundaries Reimagined

In last week’s newsletter, we touched on how various forms of capital (intellectual, experiential, social, and more) can shape a fulfilling life. But there’s another element we can’t overlook in this process: the way we approach boundaries. We all know we need to...

Build a Dream Worth Pursuing

Most of us at some point have felt a strong pull toward a big dream—something meaningful that lights us up in a way that’s difficult to explain. Yet, for many, these dreams remain just that: dreams. They float around in the realm of possibility, never materializing...

When Values Hold You Back

We all have aspects of ourselves that we proudly define as virtues. These are the traits that we believe are central to our identity and essential to our success. But what if some of these “virtues” are actually rooted in fears that, over time, hold us back from...

Play and Superposition

As an organization, the SFE is familiar with stress-based bonding as we share an annual sense of urgency, danger, and competitive challenge in the N. Ontario Wilderness. But this weekend will be our first SFE reunion where candidates and cadre get together to chill...