If I’m being honest, there was a time when I got burnt out and decided to quit my job. I told myself I was done with the stress, done with the routine, and ready to work for myself. In my head, it sounded like freedom.
Reality felt different.
Working for yourself isn’t just “no boss, no pressure.” It’s a different kind of pressure, one that follows you even when you’re supposed to be resting. There’s no guaranteed paycheck, no clear structure, and no one to catch you when things don’t work out. I learned that lesson the hard way, and eventually, I went back to working for a company.
And you know what? I’m not ashamed of that.
I still dream of building my own thing someday. That dream didn’t disappear, it just became more realistic. I realized I’m not ready yet, and that’s okay. Timing matters. Preparation matters. And I’d rather take the slower path than rush into another burnout cycle.
These days, my goal is simple: be less stressed at work as much as possible. I’m starting to see stress like a bill that gets paid later, usually with your sleep, your mood, and your health. My priority now is longevity. I want to be healthy enough to enjoy whatever success I build, not just survive it.
As David Allen said, “You can do anything, but not everything.” That’s what I’m choosing, doing what I can right now, without sacrificing the person I’m trying to become.
Hopefully, I earn enough, grow enough, and learn enough to make my dream come true, for good.
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