I once believed that if I wasn’t doing everything I could to be the biggest and best that I could be, then I wasn’t trying hard enough. So I poured everything I had into learning everything I could about all aspects of anything I could get my hands on and my mind around.
Over time, my belief has not waivered. I still believe that I should be doing everything I can to be my absolute best. But the definition of “best” has changed.
My best is no longer measured in dollar amounts, lines of code, thickness of portfolio, number of friends, or a schedule full of bookings. My best is being a good, honest, kind-hearted citizen of this universe. My best is being a strong, loving, caring, providing father. My best is being a damn loyal friend. And my best is being able to take some time out to do something for no other reason than just because I can.
Despite the gradual change in direction over the years, the speed with which I get there remains the same. I’m pushing with all of my might.
I don't know what it is… the fact that I'm using J's Macbook (which is configured different than mine), or that I'm reading with a new perspective… but I have optimism for both of us. And that is definitely a good thing. All things considered.
Optimism is always a good thing… unless you're headed down a dead end path. I don't think either of us are.
Optimism is always a good thing… unless you're headed down a dead end path. I don't think either of us are.