Dr. Dillon Hayes, a New York City-based psychiatrist and writer, founded Elephant to delve into the interplay of psychology, behavior, and belief. With a B.S. from Cornell University and initial experience in finance, he transitioned to medicine, earning his M.D. and completing adult psychiatry training. Through insightful essays and practical frameworks, Elephant examines concepts like awareness, confidence, contact, identity, and freedom as dynamic forces influencing our daily lives, work, and relationships. Rather than advocating withdrawal or forsaking ambition, the platform promotes cultivating a balanced perspective anchored in clarity, fostering a healthier engagement with both life and aspirations.