Dear Readers, Happy New Year! 🎉 A new year always feels like a fresh notebook—blank pages, new chances, and a long list of resolutions we hope to keep. If you’re still deciding what to put on that list, here’s one I really hope makes it on there: Be yourself. You have a unique voice. Don’t let it get drowned out by copying others or trying to fit into someone else’s version of “cool” or “successful.” This reminder comes from a childhood tale that still feels surprisingly relevant. There was once a donkey whose master also owned a little lap dog. The dog was the clear favorite. He got pats, kind words, and even special treats from the master’s plate. Every day, the dog would run to greet the master, jumping around happily and licking his face. The Donkey watched all of this with growing jealousy. Even though he was well-fed, he worked hard every day and was mostly ignored. One day, the Donkey decided the solution was simple: act like the dog. So, he left his stable and clatter...