The Letter I Wrote to My Younger Self (And Why It Changed Everything)

What would you say to your younger self? In this raw and vulnerable episode, I’m sharing the letter I wrote during a leadership mastermind exercise—a truth I never planned to make public. It’s a reflection on the pain that fuels our purpose, the “chip” we carry, and a powerful reminder of Solomon’s Paradox: we often give better advice to others than to ourselves. This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered if the hard parts of their story were worth it. (Spoiler: they were.) Let’s dive into the truth of the journey—no metrics, no masks. Click play to hear all of this and: [00:00] Why Writing a Letter to Your Younger Self Can Be Transformative [01:45] What’s Your Chip? The Pain That Fuels Purpose [04:12] Vulnerability in High-Performing Rooms [05:45] Understanding Solomon’s Paradox in Entrepreneurship [06:50] Why This Podcast Exists: Documenting the Journey Listen to Related Episodes:Growing in Life + Business: What I"m Learning in the Messy Middle 📧 Join my Newsletter for a weekly cocktail of insider business strategy, personal reflections, and the journey of being a thought leader: https://jasminestar.com/newsletter 📧 For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode565