It took me SO LONG to learn this lesson! I played by the rules big time (except during my "hippie" years. I felt more certain and that felt safe (but oh...the cognitive dissonance!). Then, finally, in my early fifties, I became the person I might have been (to paraphrase George Eliot). I went back to school for seven years and got my dream career. Then I got somewhat sidelined due to reoccuring brain tumors but I pivoted again and now work as an artist and a fabric designer (self employed) plus I continue to see clients online. I say all this not to brag but to help others to see it can be done. We can go after our dreams at any age (I'm 73).
A very wise read, Tarek. It's not easy or quick to find ones path, or get to know the rules. Another lesson it took a while for me to learn using the rules to my advantage. There will always be rules, however how we leverage them is our advantage.
It took me SO LONG to learn this lesson! I played by the rules big time (except during my "hippie" years. I felt more certain and that felt safe (but oh...the cognitive dissonance!). Then, finally, in my early fifties, I became the person I might have been (to paraphrase George Eliot). I went back to school for seven years and got my dream career. Then I got somewhat sidelined due to reoccuring brain tumors but I pivoted again and now work as an artist and a fabric designer (self employed) plus I continue to see clients online. I say all this not to brag but to help others to see it can be done. We can go after our dreams at any age (I'm 73).
Linda you should be so proud of what you've done. How inspiring! And yes, it's never too late to be what you might have been!
This is such a beautiful post Tarek. Powerful life lessons you've learned; thank you for sharing. Your mom would be so proud of you.
thank you my friend!
You encourage me everyday! I love you ❤️
A very wise read, Tarek. It's not easy or quick to find ones path, or get to know the rules. Another lesson it took a while for me to learn using the rules to my advantage. There will always be rules, however how we leverage them is our advantage.