On Friday evening, I was working in a coffee shop. Two women sat in front of me. One of them said ‘I work three days a week, the pay is alright, and I have 30 days off. Where else am I going to find something like this?’. Most of society has been programmed to believe they have no options.I was one of them.
It’s funny how similar the trajectories we currently follow are. My youth was the same.
I’m currently butting heads with my 9-5. It’s reached a point of no return. Thinking about spending my energy to contribute makes me want to vomit, and I can’t imagine working elsewhere. At the same time, the choices of the past years weigh me down. I’m scared, as many changes loom due to financial mismanagement. But maybe the changes are what I need.
You asked if it’s sad to feel as if life is only starting at 27. I’m almost 29, and wondering the same thing—but it’s not. I’ve always thought I was a slow learner, but maybe I’ve just been slow to force things.
Well I think it's great you're seeing these things now Rasmus, most people don't even reflect on these things. You're there now, and I am sure a year from now you will be unrecognisable if you continue to keep putting the work in!
And the past is good for the lessons it teaches you. You didn't know any better, and these experiences only make you stronger my friend.
I love your concluding phrases around RISK! It can even start with smaller bubbles. Like the realisation of being stuck in certain habits and thought patterns!
And the overall realisation that you have more (life time) to lose while remaining stuck in that bubble compared to simply gaining a learning or experience by trying to pop it. Even if it won’t work right away in a way that feels good.
Yes Fabienne! Popping the bubble is the most important step, even if it's not going to give you all the answers. It's just refreshing to be in a position where you are no longer stuck inside the bubble but can explore.
Thanks for taking the time to read, really appreciate it!
I was talking with my dad recently and he told me he felt like his generation wasn’t challenged when he was growing up.
The generation before him fought in Vietnam, Korea and WWII (“the greatest generation”). My dad is 57 years old and just realized he’s lead a comfortable life.
Obviously that means that we shouldn’t be looking for a war, but I wonder if it means that we are meant to do hard stuff in order to advance our society as a whole. It seems like when we choose a sedentary lifestyle we lose our human touch.
This article encapsulates this message on an individual basis. Keep it up man.
Thanks mate I appreciate the kind words. My dad is also around the same age, but he did work very hard growing up. I kind of feel like I've been gifted things on a silver spoon and haven't had to work that hard for the things I have.
But I'm in a position now where I want to work hard and force myself to take on new challenges.
Quite interesting what you say about the generation before your dad in the Vietnam war....
When I think of my generation, the hardest thing we've had to live through is COVID. It's hard, but not comparable.
It’s funny how similar the trajectories we currently follow are. My youth was the same.
I’m currently butting heads with my 9-5. It’s reached a point of no return. Thinking about spending my energy to contribute makes me want to vomit, and I can’t imagine working elsewhere. At the same time, the choices of the past years weigh me down. I’m scared, as many changes loom due to financial mismanagement. But maybe the changes are what I need.
You asked if it’s sad to feel as if life is only starting at 27. I’m almost 29, and wondering the same thing—but it’s not. I’ve always thought I was a slow learner, but maybe I’ve just been slow to force things.
Well I think it's great you're seeing these things now Rasmus, most people don't even reflect on these things. You're there now, and I am sure a year from now you will be unrecognisable if you continue to keep putting the work in!
And the past is good for the lessons it teaches you. You didn't know any better, and these experiences only make you stronger my friend.
I love your concluding phrases around RISK! It can even start with smaller bubbles. Like the realisation of being stuck in certain habits and thought patterns!
And the overall realisation that you have more (life time) to lose while remaining stuck in that bubble compared to simply gaining a learning or experience by trying to pop it. Even if it won’t work right away in a way that feels good.
Yes Fabienne! Popping the bubble is the most important step, even if it's not going to give you all the answers. It's just refreshing to be in a position where you are no longer stuck inside the bubble but can explore.
Thanks for taking the time to read, really appreciate it!
This is great.
I was talking with my dad recently and he told me he felt like his generation wasn’t challenged when he was growing up.
The generation before him fought in Vietnam, Korea and WWII (“the greatest generation”). My dad is 57 years old and just realized he’s lead a comfortable life.
Obviously that means that we shouldn’t be looking for a war, but I wonder if it means that we are meant to do hard stuff in order to advance our society as a whole. It seems like when we choose a sedentary lifestyle we lose our human touch.
This article encapsulates this message on an individual basis. Keep it up man.
Hey Danny!
Thanks mate I appreciate the kind words. My dad is also around the same age, but he did work very hard growing up. I kind of feel like I've been gifted things on a silver spoon and haven't had to work that hard for the things I have.
But I'm in a position now where I want to work hard and force myself to take on new challenges.
Quite interesting what you say about the generation before your dad in the Vietnam war....
When I think of my generation, the hardest thing we've had to live through is COVID. It's hard, but not comparable.
I thought you were an Italian kid from Italy or here in America
obviously you're still searching, that's natural and healthy... keep God in your life, and I had no idea you were British, lol.
Haha, cheers Rob, well you learn something new every day! I am Italian, but grew up in London, I feel Italian in my blood!