Very well put and very detailed self-reflection. While this is a natural part of growing up for everyone, the fact that you described it so well tells a lot about you. What if it doesn't even matter what path you choose at all, so long as it isn't going backwards? After all, how do you know a failure or a detour isn't something you need to learn for the next breakthrough?
wowowwow, i wrote about something similar recently. even now, i ask myself if it's so crazy to not want to do everything. is it so crazy to slow down. as a daughter of immigrants, i think it comes from a feeling of privilege that you have to wield to it's fullest potential. or perhaps it's just living in the hustle and bustle of a city. but in doing so, parts of yourself fall away. thank you for reminding me to turn off autopilot
thank you so much for your comment! it sounds like we are from similar backgrounds, the feeling of 'wielding potential' is exhuasting. thank you for connecting and looking forward to reading your work :)
happy to feel scene! wrote something on the same idea of potential and expectations here and would love to know what you think, leave it in the comments if you're able to :)
Every single point. Currently at a very confusing point in my life with career, in the kids of my masters all while working full-time for a startup… when I tell you I feel like I need to optimise and pivot, I tirmoil myself all the time. Reading this felt a bit like I switched the pillow to the cold side and I am can just like enjoy a bit of ease.
Perhaps it’s a growing out phase or a crushing point or reinforcing the idea that nothing will be ever enough and just enjoy what’s in the now…well, doesn’t matter, all it matters is that you made me think and reframe and reflect, THANK YOU! 💌
thank you so much for your comment!! wow, it sounds like you are carrying a heavy load right now with the masters and the startup. I’m so glad this post could offer a tiny moment of ease amidst all that. good luck with everything, I hope you are able to find a little more peace this week :)
Very well put and very detailed self-reflection. While this is a natural part of growing up for everyone, the fact that you described it so well tells a lot about you. What if it doesn't even matter what path you choose at all, so long as it isn't going backwards? After all, how do you know a failure or a detour isn't something you need to learn for the next breakthrough?
Thank you so much for reading and for your kind words! You’re completely right, sometimes our failures can lead to something greater in the end :)
it’s so easy to fall into this trap and feel behind or regret!
for sure!! thank you for reading <3
wowowwow, i wrote about something similar recently. even now, i ask myself if it's so crazy to not want to do everything. is it so crazy to slow down. as a daughter of immigrants, i think it comes from a feeling of privilege that you have to wield to it's fullest potential. or perhaps it's just living in the hustle and bustle of a city. but in doing so, parts of yourself fall away. thank you for reminding me to turn off autopilot
thank you so much for your comment! it sounds like we are from similar backgrounds, the feeling of 'wielding potential' is exhuasting. thank you for connecting and looking forward to reading your work :)
happy to feel scene! wrote something on the same idea of potential and expectations here and would love to know what you think, leave it in the comments if you're able to :)
https://lessonsonfounding.substack.com/p/koing-the-submit-buttom-and-the-endless
Every single point. Currently at a very confusing point in my life with career, in the kids of my masters all while working full-time for a startup… when I tell you I feel like I need to optimise and pivot, I tirmoil myself all the time. Reading this felt a bit like I switched the pillow to the cold side and I am can just like enjoy a bit of ease.
Perhaps it’s a growing out phase or a crushing point or reinforcing the idea that nothing will be ever enough and just enjoy what’s in the now…well, doesn’t matter, all it matters is that you made me think and reframe and reflect, THANK YOU! 💌
thank you so much for your comment!! wow, it sounds like you are carrying a heavy load right now with the masters and the startup. I’m so glad this post could offer a tiny moment of ease amidst all that. good luck with everything, I hope you are able to find a little more peace this week :)
I resonate with this! I’m writing about something similar themes on how to unlearn a lot of this hustle culture
thank you so much for reading!! glad it resonated with you :)
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