Ephemeral

Even though the end of 2021 to mid 2022 felt like an "upward" blessing, felt as if things were finally falling into place after a lot of effort and time; however, as we close in towards the end of 2022, the current situation does not seem to be as "positive" as they were just a few months ago.

I'm a guy who has seen and experienced a fair bit; I've been around and have had my fair share of failures and "wisdom" 101s, and I'd like to believe that I'm fairly optimistic, of course, with a hint of pessimism in there somewhere. A pessimistic view, a few "negative" scenarios are sometimes needed I'd say, especially when put side by side with a bit of optimism and a list of positives; a rough draw up, to get an idea of how fucked up bad the situation and present circumstances are at the moment.

Grumbling surely isn't my thing, complaining and whining just makes it all worse, and you're also losing precious time while acting like a hot head.

Instead, I'd rather get my head in the game and work on solving the issues that are currently on the list, but this time the issue is permanent, so it sure as hell isn't an easy fix. It would probably take decades to make amends and there's absolutely no going back from here, not any time soon at least, and that is why I'm stressing a lot more than I ever have, since I've become responsible.

I've always believed in building/having backups, a solid few options, whether it be my hobbies, work or the investments that I make, I'd always prefer a backup that I can rely on. Whether it be me investing my time somewhere, my money in some "necessary" product or upgrade, even an appreciating asset.

Now, I surely don't have a lot invested in the "game", but whatever I do have, means way more to me and is absolutely life changing from my point of view and current situation.

I'm an avid believer of investing in the long-game; if you play your cards well, then the success rate is undoubtedly more when compared to failures and losses. Investing in assets and products that last long and mostly have an "upside" long-term, while also providing a proper value for money. I am in no hurry when it comes to seeing results and positive changes, I believe I have enough patience and the determination to carry on no matter what. Yet, for the first time in my life, I'm beginning to doubt these very "long-term" plans and investments.

Yes, something that is built and worked towards patiently, with proper effort, patience, and a bit of due diligence, will always remain solid and hold its value. Crumbling down is the last thing you'd have to worry about in such cases, unlike our short "wins" and successes, which usually hold less value and leads to higher chances of us choking the golden opportunity.

Even though the path I have chosen over a decade ago surely was a long-term plan, so was the effort and time I put in; yet, the plans and "results" that I've invested towards and looked forward to for so long, now all seem to have gone in vain. I had put so much trust into long-term planning and efforts, that soon after I started mixing up the meaning of something being eternal with the word long-term.

Alas, now I understand that nothing is permanent, nor is it all promised; no matter the amount of effort you put into something, no matter the path and time you take, never be too sure.

A positive end result, an outcome and success, isn't promised.