Louie, your metaphorical competency is superb. This is exactly the kind of storytelling I keep encouraging people to explore because it's so effective at communicating a point. I'm going to share this with students in my speaking classes.
“But I can tell you that if you're reasonably certain you can make it, and you do decide to go for it, you will find a little extra energy, a little extra power within yourself, that you never thought you had.”
I’ve felt this euphoric feeling that you describe here on a few occasions - a gamble that paid off. knowing that you made a choice you felt strongly about but were scared at the time because nothing was certain… and then you find success.
this was a good reminder. the rule applies no matter how grand the scale - you gotta risk it for the biscuit
The human mind is truly fascinating. I'm always astonished that something I was terrified of or thought was impossible, can become easy and common once done a couple of times.
There's almost always that emotional hump to jump. I'm slowly concluding that it just what makes life interesting and fun to experience!
"if you're reasonably certain you can make it, and you do decide to go for it, you will find a little extra energy, a little extra power within yourself, that you never thought you had."
I like this, Louie. Actually very true.
There are always some hidden resources we (incorrectly) believe we don't have access to...
As you already know, I started applying for traditional positions because I mention this every time 😅, but a few weeks ago, this thought got into my head, and I can't get it out. It's possible that during 7 years in the freelancing/contracting/side-hustle world I made myself unemployable. 🫢 I'm still applying, but I have a good amount of self-doubt.
> I am quoting Nipsey Hussle here, who was paraphrasing T.S. Elliot: "Only those who risk going a little too far can possibly find out how far they can go."
Louie, your metaphorical competency is superb. This is exactly the kind of storytelling I keep encouraging people to explore because it's so effective at communicating a point. I'm going to share this with students in my speaking classes.
“But I can tell you that if you're reasonably certain you can make it, and you do decide to go for it, you will find a little extra energy, a little extra power within yourself, that you never thought you had.”
I’ve felt this euphoric feeling that you describe here on a few occasions - a gamble that paid off. knowing that you made a choice you felt strongly about but were scared at the time because nothing was certain… and then you find success.
this was a good reminder. the rule applies no matter how grand the scale - you gotta risk it for the biscuit
Great story, Louie!
The human mind is truly fascinating. I'm always astonished that something I was terrified of or thought was impossible, can become easy and common once done a couple of times.
There's almost always that emotional hump to jump. I'm slowly concluding that it just what makes life interesting and fun to experience!
"if you're reasonably certain you can make it, and you do decide to go for it, you will find a little extra energy, a little extra power within yourself, that you never thought you had."
I like this, Louie. Actually very true.
There are always some hidden resources we (incorrectly) believe we don't have access to...
As you already know, I started applying for traditional positions because I mention this every time 😅, but a few weeks ago, this thought got into my head, and I can't get it out. It's possible that during 7 years in the freelancing/contracting/side-hustle world I made myself unemployable. 🫢 I'm still applying, but I have a good amount of self-doubt.
I love this article by @Louie Bacaj and this quote, which reminds me of what I shared in https://ryanwalsh.substack.com/p/impossible-transformations-i-needed
> I am quoting Nipsey Hussle here, who was paraphrasing T.S. Elliot: "Only those who risk going a little too far can possibly find out how far they can go."
If you don't save anything for the swim back you can accomplish anything. Unless you drown.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll5qiWa6YDk
Every single thing here hits hard, Louie 🥹 I gotta admit, the end was surprising but so satisfying 😅