This was an awesome read. I can resonate with you a lot here — except for me, I get the awkward side glances and pity speech along the lines of, “So you’re just going to work at a cafe forever?” It’s jarring at first but over time I’ve learned to ignore the noise and level up the people in my orbit.
As we were beginning our own shift we were forewarned about "nails in the road"...this are people that appear to build things but really just deflate your tires. And we have had a lot of them that come disguised in well meant words.
Tocqueville notes in Democracy in America our countrys drive towards comfort...and not in a good way. May our purpose be stronger than our desire for that comfort!
Absolutely needed to hear this today. Thank you!
This was an awesome read. I can resonate with you a lot here — except for me, I get the awkward side glances and pity speech along the lines of, “So you’re just going to work at a cafe forever?” It’s jarring at first but over time I’ve learned to ignore the noise and level up the people in my orbit.
Thank you. You called it. Surrounding yourself with people who believe in you, believe in what's possible, is a different space for me. Keep on going!
As we were beginning our own shift we were forewarned about "nails in the road"...this are people that appear to build things but really just deflate your tires. And we have had a lot of them that come disguised in well meant words.
Tocqueville notes in Democracy in America our countrys drive towards comfort...and not in a good way. May our purpose be stronger than our desire for that comfort!
Comfort is a strong draw but it leads to atrophy. Great share Trevor.
I am walking this same path with you, Tarek. This piece really spoke to me because my experience has been the same. Thank you for the inspiration.