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Storyteller. Stuff Doer.
Creating @youaregoodprjct )’(
➟ Helping burned out high performers reignite their spark and thrive in creative chaos. ⚡️ 🧿

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An introduction of sorts, the story continues.

Thanks to those that have followed the journey! by @paulalkoby

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2 years ago

One thing about us millennials is we’re either sending it or waiting for the end of time, it’s up to us how we spend it though.

I’ve definitely been my fair share of these, and love them for the experiences. So what you got?

#millenial #livethelifeyoulove by @paulalkoby

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4 days ago

It’s so easy for us to forget we’re human these days and that the clock is going to stop one day, we’re constantly chasing what’s next or goals that we forget to just love being a human. by @paulalkoby

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6 days ago

Suicide prevention month is a great feel good thing, just like Kony 2012 was. The real advocacy, the real work? That shit is year round.

At this point, I’ll rip the band off and break it down. This will be uncomfortable for some of you.

In May of 2020, my good friend Rory a suicide prevention advocate ended his life very abruptly and a few short months later as I spiraled and became a shell of myself I almost did (I’m really glad I didn’t) and that is how @youaregoodprjct was born.

Last year, in April I began having ideation for the first time in 5 years and after doing much work on myself in that regard I recognized the spiral instantly. I asked for help, let my friends know and most of them were supportive though a few weren’t and are no longer in my life, and got back to therapy (thanks local Vet Center) all of that created a path through the hurt.

The clarity and the light we expect when working through this? It’s not like that, life gets really fucking hard sometimes and emotions come back up. The reality is that recognizing the ebbs and flows of life, the bad days allow us to truly live the good days and appreciate them which pushes us to figure out what we actually want.

We have more connectivity than ever before yet feel the most disconnected with others and with ourselves, what you’re watching through that screen isn’t always an accurate representation and the peak season of highlight reels on social isn’t a true reflection of happiness. My personal opinion is that there is a correlation in that rate as people are scrolling and lonely.

The discomfort I feel in sharing this is overshadowed by the pain I feel when finding out another friend or acquaintance punched their ticket too soon, life is worth living and you are worthy of all the love and joy. Stay here.

#suicidepreventionmonth by @paulalkoby

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11 days ago

There’s a difference between nice and kind, there’s also a difference between healing and avoidance.

Sometimes letting go and accepting the chaos, realizing you won’t always be liked, you’re going to take L’s, and your expectations of others will keep you disappointed and isolated allows you to truly step into living.

Go do life or something. by @paulalkoby

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13 days ago

It’s easy to get caught up in perfectionism and wanting things to go a certain way, but when you strip away the layers, what’s the root cause?

Is it fear of failure? Is it people pleasing or wanting to show up in a certain way that you’ve been conditioned to believe is right?

16 years ago, I stopped DJing, a passion of mine that I started at 13 years old, because I felt I needed to chase a hyper masculine and very demanding career field to feel fulfilled and also to feel safe by becoming dangerous.

Last year, I reconnected with that part of myself, and it has unlocked doors I didn’t realize existed. Reconnecting with past parts of myself allowed me to start remembering what existed before without the pressure of perfection or even caring what anyone thinks while just enjoying the process.

Sometimes the past is the best catalyst for a new future, so what’s the thing laying beneath the surface for you? by @paulalkoby

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15 days ago

Our vision for the burn this year changed, it went exactly the way it was supposed to leaving our hearts full. We are in full decompression mode while starting planning for 2027.

Two successful events, we ran the BRC Veteran Meetup with the help of @campnycdeli. Over 60 participants joined with the oldest veterans being in their 80’s. Co-founder @justsendit375 spoke about the Mark Pedron Memorial Grant honoring his late father to help bring veterans to burns, veterans of every background shared their stories and connected over the course of the event.

During the meetup, You Are Good Founder @paulalkoby spoke to the @smithsonian about Veteran Advocacy, Burner Culture, and America’s 250th Birthday.

Thursday, veterans and military family members joined @lamplighter_lounge_brc for their procession during the most intense whiteout of the week. Thanks to the incredible coordination by USAF veteran @shanti_prem_g and the Lamplighter team for making this happen. Participants got incredibly dusty while honoring one of the most important Black Rock City traditions.

Additionally we supported an Air Force veteran getting onto playa with a veteran led art installation by Army Veteran @distanceanddust who brought the Black Rock Guidestones.

2026 laid the framework, none of this would be possible without the support from the larger community. )’(

#burningman #burningman2026 #seeyouinthedust by @paulalkoby

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18 days ago

Took a few clips to remember, took a lots of steps to move forward.

We internalize so much about what people think good or bad.

What about how we make people feel or the most important question, how do we make ourselves feel?

#burningman2026 #fyb #mindset by @paulalkoby

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20 days ago

Over the span of 6 months I watched @alexnoerpel and @keenehunter work endlessly to bring @thegothicfolly to life.

Getting on playa it was nothing short of amazing to both participate in and document the build. The entire team worked around the clock to make this happen while many still played roles in other camps and projects within our HUB from @campnycdeli and @swingcitymonkeys

#burningman2026 #burningman #burner by @paulalkoby

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21 days ago

There’s a lot I could say to sum up this year’s burn, I think this photo sums it all up though thanks to an incredible campmate.

Busiest burn of my life with the intention of being present, letting go, running events for @youaregoodprjct , helping build large art, and being a first time lead.

Life will let so much light in if you just show up. taken in BlackRock City by @paulalkoby

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23 days ago

At the @youaregoodprjct meet up.

@paulalkoby and the crew at You Are Good host a meet up at Burn each year helping connect veterans who attend.

I have personally experienced what the Burn can do. It's still difficult to put into words what this thing is and why it heals. I am proud of Paul and his team at You Are Good for the work they're doing to help our people. taken in Burning Man Project by @paulalkoby

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SO THE REAL QUESTION IS DID YOU START TO FIND YOURSELF TODAY?

DAY 31 OF THE MOVEMENT
100FOR100 PUSH UP CHALLENGE

LETS GET A CHECK IN BELOW ON WHAT DAY YOU ARE ON????

STAY SELF MOTIVATED 🤙🏾 PJ taken in Bar Jawn by @paulalkoby

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