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I Mispronounced My Own Name For Years

Personal story about mispronouncing my own name, and the surprising lesson it taught me about brand voice, clarity, and connecting with your audienc
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Why Even The Best Pastry Won’t Sell Itself 🍰

Even the best creations need systems. Discover how structure turns great ideas into lasting success.
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When “doing more” became my way of hiding

A story about realizing that busyness can be a form of avoidance, and how slowing down, realigning, and rebuilding with intention can bring peace, cl
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“Perfect Planning” and a Missed Flight

Welcome to the Blooming Mindset, a weekly dose of clarity, mindset, and practical wisdom to help you stay consistent, think more deeply, and build a life aligned with your identity and purpose. I’m Ruth Rieckehoff, and I’m so glad you’re here. Please share this newsletter with a friend! Beloved Architect of Identity, I used to…
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The Day I Realized Not All Feedback is Created Equal

Learn how to filter feedback wisely, keep what builds you, release what breaks you, and grow without losing your peace.
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A Wild Story About a Jaguar and Systems

A wild story about an escaped jaguar, hidden vulnerabilities, and what it really means to lead your growth with strategy instead of emotion.
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The Costly Mistake That Taught me to Think Strategically

A wild story about ending up in a fake doctor’s office and the powerful lesson it taught me about making strategic, emotion-free decisions in life.
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What 40 Kids Taught Me About Living With Purpose

One pencil. Forty kids. A lesson in purpose that shows why your small acts of service are more powerful than you realize.
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When Life Trips You (Literally)

A travel mishap taught me the real purpose of planning, it’s not for the perfect moments, but for the dips, setbacks, and messy middle.
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Are you Ignoring the Microwave?

A simple microwave fire revealed a powerful truth: it’s not the big things that derail us, but the small ones we ignore.