I’ve come to the realization that committing to these commitments create memories that make for a lifetime.
The feeling of wanting to do something beyond your reach. Something bigger than what you are right now, something that stretches your abilities to their max, and help you discover your true potential. I really want to embark on a project that takes away my breath, that enables me to just truly be. I haven’t found that – and I didn’t expect that from my day job, but now more than ever, I feel like I would like to solve a problem at large. Something that matters. Something that I can build and see it create impact to those around me.
To be honest, this isn’t the first time I’m feeling this. There have been so many times over the last one year (I can’t believe I’ve been graduated for a year now!), that I truly felt like I was ready to take the plunge. I now know I need to find someone that matches my need to create, with the skills to create, and a vision that unites us both. All I know is that I would’ve regretted not starting earlier. I know that I want to be in charge of my time and create innovative, new solutions. And yesterday I had a disgruntled thought – maybe all I was meant to do in this life was the paycheck to paycheck life…was it?
But I know I won’t ever be satisfied with just that. And I need to transform my current mindset, where the thought of thinking about starting something makes me feel decapitated. Only because I’ve thought about it so many times, and each time, I jump ship. Yet think about it (ironic, I know) – what is the point of thinking/dreaming/visualizing, if one doesn’t take the steps to make it happen? What fun is life if you keep bailing on every commitment? I’ve come to the realization that committing to these commitments create memories that make for a lifetime.
My friend recently took a trip to Kenya, and she witnessed how so many of the residents of the slums had started businesses. Regardless of knowing the A-Z of entrepreneurship, they took the leap not because they wanted to, but because they had to. And here I was, with a relatively stable job during the day, looking for an opportunity to dabble in something that gave me life round the clock. But I’ve decided not to give up hope. I can do it, and I’m 100% sure. I can’t give up, not now, not ever. I know my purpose in this life is to reach my potential, so who am I to step in my own way?
The day I stop myself from dreaming big, is the day I’ve truly let go of my potential. (And touchwood, I never see that day come to life.).
In other news, I’m starting a new project soon, traveling to a new city in Canada for a change! Wish me luck!! And on a final note, I know it’s been so long since I’ve been on here! I’m working on cutting the barriers to entry (lol I know, but there are many steps to post on here), and me, being my lazy self, has taken advantage of that. But no more. I will post on a regular cadence, and that is that.
Talk soon!