People often ask about the best decision, but we think it’s also very enlightening to learn about people’s most difficult decisions and the frameworks they used to think through those decisions.

Jerome Hughs | Multimedia Artist/3D

The most difficult decision was actually believing that the art I put out is worth people looking at. The mental battle can really weigh a toll on yourself. Read more>>

Kristina de Bree | Licensed Mental Health Professional and Trauma Therapist

Shortly after I was born in March of 1986, I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a catastrophic, progressive, and terminal genetic illness. The first five years of my life were spent in a hospital where I witnessed a myriad of traumatic events and had to endure some as well. I wasn’t expected to live past my teen years. During this time I had extensive PTSD, which remained undiagnosed for over 20 years, despite seeing and being evaluated by medical and mental health professionals. Regardless of the terminal diagnosis and hospitalizations every 8-12 weeks of my life, I always excelled in school. When I approached my 20s, things got more dire and I progressed from moderate to end-stage cystic fibrosis. I knew that I wanted to help people heal from PTSD because my unique vantage point and subsequent healing provided me with valuable experience to be able to help others. It was pivotal that I didn’t just find ways to pay my bills, I also truly wanted to make a difference and feel a sense of purpose in life. I built my business while undergoing treatment and being hospitalized every 8-12 weeks from birth to 33 years of age. Read more>>

Elise Biscaro | Actor & Content Creator

I think the most difficult decision that I’ve ever had to make was to make the big move initially out to Los Angeles. I came out here from Western New York when I was 20 years old, not having any family, friends, or connections on this side of the country. Although I always knew that I would be moving out this way for work. It has been a major adjustment from seeing my family and neighbors daily to a few times a year. This may have been one of the most difficult decisions, but it was also the most important decision that I decided to make for myself and career. . Read more>>

Naganobu Abiru | Tattoo Artist

very moment of life may indeed be a difficult decision. However, I have had a wife who has supported me with all the decisions I’ve made since before marriage, and most decisions have led my life in a better direction. So, I’ve come to understand that important and difficult decisions are turning points in life that pioneer new paths. Now, when making such decisions, I feel excitement rather than fear. Read more>>

James Wilson | Los Angeles Hairstylist & Colorist

The most difficult decision I’ve ever made was to switch careers mid-life. I had been in the acting industry for over 20 years and was still working full-time as a Manager at a tech company when I realized this was not what I wanted anymore. A friend and mentor, Kristen Shaw, a hairstylist and men’s groomer, convinced me to consider moving into the hair industry. She introduced me to Kyle Heinen who was enrolled at Paul Mitchell the School at the time to help me transition. After that moment, I enrolled as well and left my job behind! A year later I was taking clients! Read more>>