In the opening episode of Lessons From The Fall, I reflect on the mindset that led to my collapse — ambition that outpaced judgement, ego that went unchecked, and pressure I convinced myself I could carry alone. Before the headlines and before the sentence, there were small decisions, quiet compromises, and a growing distance from who I believed I was. This episode is not about defending the past, but understanding it — and beginning the work of rebuilding through ownership, accountability, and a different kind of strength.