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When Fear Looks Like Patience: What a Mentor Meeting Taught Me About Asking for What You Want

Justin Stephens

Published on: 02/05/2026

I had a great mentor meeting this week and never asked for the one thing I actually wanted.

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Am I Climbing the Right Ladder?

Justin Stephens

Published on: 27/04/2026

Boise Idaho content creator and entrepreneur Justin Stephens asks the hard question — am I climbing the right ladder? A raw, honest look at financial struggle, ambition, dating, and defining success on your own terms.

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I Stopped Posting for Three Months. Here's What I Figured Out.

Justin Stephens

Published on: 21/04/2026

I went quiet for three months — not because I quit, but because I was rebuilding. Here's what I figured out about burnout, starting over, and why I'm back with a clearer head and a better plan.

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Life is an Adventure: WinCo Pride, Christmas Ornaments Dream, and the Power of Long-Term Goals

Justin Stephens

Published on: 15/01/2026

Justin Stephens' Journal Entry: Life's adventure—loving WinCo (team/ownership), Christmas ornaments dream (WinCo stores goal), long-term goals (10yr focus/commitment). Passion + persistence = progress! Subscribe at justindcstephens.com!

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