Hey Fool.
Last night I had dinner with a friend and we were talking about the entrepreneurial bug–nowadays, it seems like every millennial’s been bitten by it.
Being two, young and ultra ambitious individuals, we were both trying to get to the core of what made us stop pursuing delusion.
By nature, creatives are delusional.
Yeah, sometimes it serves them and makes for excellence… but have a look around, I’m not seeing anything other than mostly mediocre art.
Everyone wants their candy.
Who wants skills? Mastery? That isn’t fun, it isn’t very interesting, and it can be kinda lonely– since your entire social circle will mostly chase bullshit.
But unless you were actually the lemonade stand kid, played guitar and wrote poetry, lived for what you’re chasing, unless you were into these things for the sake of being into them– what you’re chasing is most likely NOT for you.
Most of the things I tried didn’t fulfill me. In fact, I hated them. Eating ramen and hustling 24/7? Fuck that.
I value health and activity.
Working on projects and ending the day with Muay Thai is more my speed. It’s not cool, but it’s fulfilling.
That’s the point.
Who sold you that cheap dream you’re chasing? Is it really something you want? Are you happy?
It’s funny, even now I’m occasionally struck by the pangs of entrepreneurial envy… wanting what the “greats” have.
But then I return to reality, I’m running my own race. I’m choosing skills, mastery, and building my life to be something more than just sacrifice.
While others depress themselves with delusion, you can find me patiently building.
Cheers,
–AnotherFool
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