Date someone who makes you wanna be sharper, Not someone who tolerates your complacency. The right person will make you feel like you’re running out of time to become who you’re supposed to be.
But thanks to the Lord, It surprisingly went really well, He was super chill, absolutely loved the ideas, appreciated the work and asked for a follow up. Moral of the story, If I didn’t show up today, I wasn’t ever gonna overcome this fear… and miss out on a potential $1000
The idea of me being in a call with someone else terrified the shit out of me. I had to lead the call, Persuade, Handle objections, All while maintaining my position. But today all of that changed, I faced my fears, Not cuz I wanted to, but because I had to
Not just that, Had to learn how to break the ice, initiate a conversation, turn off his sales radar, throw in a joke or a compliment to get him to trust me. I showed up unprepared, Not knowing what to say. Overthinking ab the 2 lines I memorized
the version of you that shows up when nobody’s watching is the real you. everyone can perform when there’s an audience. discipline is what you do in private when it doesn’t count for anything.
comfort is cocaine for the ambitious. one hit and you’re hooked. suddenly the couch is more appealing than the gym. the snooze button is more tempting than the sunrise. you traded your potential for a warm blanket.
decided to hit the gym in the morning today and literally felt like I owned the place. everyone’s either at school or work, 2% gym capacity who were founders, traders and investors. break the cycle.
your future self is watching you right now deciding whether to do the hard thing or take the easy path. every choice is a vote for the person you’re becoming. most people are voting against themselves daily.
Turned 19 and felt urgency for the first time. not anxiety, urgency. like time is actually finite and i’m burning it. every year that passes without the thing you want should feel heavier than the last.
your life changes when you realize everything is your fault. you stop blaming others for the situation you’re in, you have the ability to change your reality but you choose not to.
i’ve had $500 months while working 10 hours a week and felt dead inside. i’ve had months where I netted negative while grinding 80 hours and felt alive. engagement > income. the trenches are where you find yourself.