You know how the best things in life often start with a little push—or 20 seconds of insane courage? That one absurd, last-minute decision to step out of your comfort zone?
For me, it was 2020. Inching toward the end of my 20s and stunted by the staleness of the pandemic, I was overwhelmed by that feeling- the one where you know you're in the wrong place in life. I realized that the most dangerous risk of all is spending life not doing what you want on the bet that you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later. I had wasted so much time people-pleasing my way off of my own path in pursuit of a "dream" that was never mine- it was a hard truth to swallow.
I decided to say f*ck it and started traveling as much as anyone could while working a Fortune 5 job. It expanded the dimensions of my mind, brought me profound joy, led me to the love of my life, & completely transformed my worldview- I was obsessed with sharing it with anyone who would listen!
I masterminded my escape from my in 9-5 by having a glass of wine (fine, 2!), launching my own business while working full time, saving every penny, selling everything, and finally quit my job and never looked back. And nothing in my life has been more terrifying, yet more worthwhile.
I hope you’re inspired to just go, because if you want to live a happier, fuller life, you have take chances- lots of them.
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