Not every storm was meant to break ya’
… there are moments in life when the world splits into two groups …
People who jump ship
vs.
People who stay the course
Leaving isn’t shameful. Often it’s the right call - especially if it is inline with your tolerance for risk. When others step away, a rare opportunity opens for the person who remains. That window is not just about persistence.
It’s about building conviction
Conviction is different from stubbornness. It comes from asking questions that are easier to skip:
Where exactly am I?
Where exactly was I before this?
Can I still get to the place I thought I was headed?
These questions forced me to re-evaluate direction and motive. They have driven me to redraw maps to match the terrain I find myself on. Some destinations, I believe are still worth reaching and I’m building even more conviction. Now I can feel that I will get there because I’ve recommitted to the journey with clearer principles and sharper eyes.
Recommitment starts with First Principles
… until we’re left with what actually matters. Not limited to questioning our why, sometimes we develop new first principles.
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