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This morning I was upset, anxious, quiet, and stewing away in my own mind

This made me short tempered, snappy with my kids, and not that nice to be around

Why?

“Compare and despair”

Let me explain

I’d been contacted by a young family member, asking for an introduction to anyone that might help him find a job, having just finished uni. I have good friends all across the previous market I worked in

But I was hesitant to reach out for some reason

My life has moved on

I found myself messaging an old friend, and they were telling me about how much the company has grown and changed

It was like I got fomo

I went and checked the website, seeing all my old colleagues still working there

Gosh, I gave that life up. Walked away from the opportunity it represented. Did I make the right decision?

I started questing myself. Beating myself up. Rueing what money I could have made

It put me in a shitty mood

Anyways, long story short, I’ve since had a good workout, breakfast, and swim

My observation is that the “compare and despair” psychology is so powerful. It really catches you out if you’re not careful

But by definition, when you choose to travel a path less known, it gets lonely. It’s hard. You’re isolated. There will always be moments you question yourself. It’s inevitable you’ll have moments like this

Thankfully, when I tune in, ask myself what I really want, 1) I know I am working towards it, and 2) I know it’s not the life I walked away from

So to all the people out there trying new things, go for it!

Control what you can

Care less about the opinion of others

Follow your dreams

💪🏻