Be Square

After months of conversations with students, professionals, and mentors, Lucas takes a step back to reflect on the biggest lessons this journey has taught him. From the pressure to have everything figured out to the reality of life’s unexpected turns, this episode explores what it really means to move forward when the future feels unclear. Tune in to hear where Lucas is headed for college, what th...

Is your career supposed to be your life’s purpose—or simply one part of it? In this episode, Lucas wrestles with the fear of adulthood becoming an endless cycle of work, routine, and responsibility. Through conversations with mentors who are further along in life, he explores what fulfillment really looks like, how identity can stretch beyond a job title, and whether success is found inside your c...

What if the moment you’re “supposed” to have everything figured out… is actually just the beginning of more uncertainty? In this episode, Lucas unpacks the pressure behind college acceptance, the illusion of a fixed path, and the expectations that come with stepping into young adulthood. From prestige-driven decisions to the anxiety of choosing a major, he explores why certainty feels so comfortin...

It’s the summer before college applications, and everything feels like it should be exciting—until reality sets in. In this episode, Lucas sits in the space between freedom and pressure: a high school junior trying to enjoy the last stretch of summer while suddenly being forced to decide what comes next. As the idea of college begins to take shape, so do the expectations—major choices, career path...