I wrote this book for the overachiever who is just out of college, climbing the ladder at full speed and trying to prove themselves.
For the mid-career rockstar who’s winning on paper—but quietly wondering, is this really what I want?
For the dreamer who always knew they could do it, but doesn’t know where to start.
And for the ones stepping into their second, third, or maybe even fourth act—because you’re not done. Not even close.
This is for anyone who's ever felt like:
In The Making isn’t a highlight reel. It’s not another hustle-harder manifesto.
It’s a deeply personal journey told in real time—burnout, breakdowns, breakthroughs, and the beautiful mess of reinvention. It’s packed with prompts, exercises, and journaling space, so you can step into my shoes, but more importantly, step back into your own purpose.
Some of it might feel like a slap in the butt.
Some of it might feel like a warm hug.
But all of it is designed to get you moving again—mentally, emotionally, professionally, creatively.
I’ve had a full life. A fruitful one.
But I’ve made a lot of mistakes. I climbed fast. I overworked my body. I burned out.
This book is my way of turning that pain into purpose—so you don’t have to learn it the hard way.
Whether you’re just starting out or staring down a big leap... whether you’re reinventing, restarting, or reawakening something inside you—I hope this book helps you see that you’re still in the making too.
This isn’t just something to read—it’s something to work through.
To come back to. To scribble on, cry with, laugh through.
It’s interactive. It's real. It’s yours.
And if it sparks something in you, if it helps you see a new path or finally trust the one you’re on—then every word was worth it.
✅ Raw stories of career highs and personal breakdowns
✅ Practical tools for rediscovery and reflection
✅ Prompts and exercises to help you get unstuck
✅ A behind-the-scenes look at building The Proper Group
✅ A call to anyone who knows they’re not done yet
A lot of the thinking that shaped this book now lives inside the walls of The Proper Group—a collective of wildly talented humans challenging outdated consulting models and building something fresh, functional, and future-facing. We grow together. We learn together. And we build what’s next, together.
What chapter hit hardest, what story felt like yours, where you’re headed next.
Reach out. Say hi. Tell me what you're making.
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