Archive - Erik’s Substack

What If It Was Always This Simple?

We’ve all said it: “It’s not that hard.”But what if the real problem isn’t complexity—it’s you not being clear enough?This one’s about overthinking…

May 29 •

Erik Logan Toppenberg

Live Like Braun - #LLB

Some people don’t just enter your life — they change it. Braun Levi did that for me, and for countless others. Braun is an unforgettable kid who left a…

May 13 •

Erik Logan Toppenberg

April 2025

A reflection on the emotional weight and perspective that come with marking 1000 days of silence, loss, and growth. This essay explores how time—when…

Apr 29 •

Erik Logan Toppenberg

Trees Don’t Grow to the Moon

This phrase—“trees don’t grow to the moon”—has been living in my head and in my work for years. But lately, it’s taken on deeper meaning. I’ve shared…

Apr 14 •

Erik Logan Toppenberg

September 2024

From Lost To Liberated

Sep 18, 2024 •

Erik Logan Toppenberg

July 2024

Outside the Jar: The Value of Broader Perspectives

Discovering the transformative power of looking beyond the familiar in business and personal growth.

Published on Erik’s Substack • Jul 25, 2024

All Gas, No Brake: Changing Career Industries With No Fear.

One of the most asked questions I get these days is, “Elo, what are you up to?” Until recently, I’ve enjoyed a smattering of responses, none of which…

Jul 13, 2024 •

Erik Logan Toppenberg

June 2024

Navigating The Complex Emotions Of Fathers Day

A Real, Raw, Honest Journey Of Learning, Forgiveness and Grace

Jun 16, 2024 •

Erik Logan Toppenberg

Writing in Two Worlds: How I Balance Personal Stories and Expert Advice

No Roadmap To Follow, Exploring Two Different Ways Of Writing

Jun 12, 2024 •

Erik Logan Toppenberg

May 2024

Who Is Your Yoda?

The Impact Of A Mentor Who Believes In You

May 22, 2024 •

Erik Logan Toppenberg

April 2024

My Weekend with Dr. Maya Angelou

Two meals, many conversations and a lifetime of lessons

Apr 29, 2024 •

Erik Logan Toppenberg

The Power of Asking

The Audio Read-Along of My Substack

Apr 23, 2024 •

Erik Logan Toppenberg

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