Yes, as founders we constantly move goal post - I’m really proud of the fact my wife and I have been living for ourselves, traveling (living a year in Mexico, van life across the states now Hawai’i) for the last 5 years while being able to run my video production business remotely.
It’s part of our bigger picture to move south east Asia as the states looks to be in a strange realm.
we spent a year driving through the country - starting from Mazatlan spending 2weeks - month in smaller states and ended up about 7 months in Playa Del Carmen!
"I’ve had some successes in the last decade, but not enough to feel at peace, so every day feels like a rat race."
Oof. For whatever reason (probably too many to begin to unpack) that quote hit me hard. It's true. In order to find peace, it starts with feeling peace and changing your outlook.
Your article reminded me of the book "10X is Easier Than 2X" which I just finished over the weekend. There was a part in the book where they talk about measuring yourself based on how far you've come, instead of how far you have yet to go. Because, to your point, you'll always want to move the goalpost. It's natural (and a good thing) when you're an entrepreneur. But that can quickly become a mirage in the desert, where you keep seeing that horizon, but it eludes you forever.
Anyway, just wanted to thank you for sharing. It was a powerful way to start a Monday. 😊
I started reading Wishcraft by Barbara Sher and it's along the same theme, but focusing on finding your 'childhood genius' and how it got snubbed out by our environments.
It can be hard to embrace pride when your surroundings don't facilitate that for whatever reason (kind of like trying to get fit while living in a McDonalds)
Love reading these letters - gives a boost of confidence if nothing else :)
To answer the question..
Yes, as founders we constantly move goal post - I’m really proud of the fact my wife and I have been living for ourselves, traveling (living a year in Mexico, van life across the states now Hawai’i) for the last 5 years while being able to run my video production business remotely.
It’s part of our bigger picture to move south east Asia as the states looks to be in a strange realm.
I'm currently spending winter in Mexico but usually spend it in SE Asia :) Congrats on your success and freedom!!
amazing :) where in mexico?
we spent a year driving through the country - starting from Mazatlan spending 2weeks - month in smaller states and ended up about 7 months in Playa Del Carmen!
thank you!!! hope to keep it going heh
"I’ve had some successes in the last decade, but not enough to feel at peace, so every day feels like a rat race."
Oof. For whatever reason (probably too many to begin to unpack) that quote hit me hard. It's true. In order to find peace, it starts with feeling peace and changing your outlook.
Your article reminded me of the book "10X is Easier Than 2X" which I just finished over the weekend. There was a part in the book where they talk about measuring yourself based on how far you've come, instead of how far you have yet to go. Because, to your point, you'll always want to move the goalpost. It's natural (and a good thing) when you're an entrepreneur. But that can quickly become a mirage in the desert, where you keep seeing that horizon, but it eludes you forever.
Anyway, just wanted to thank you for sharing. It was a powerful way to start a Monday. 😊
Thank you for taking the time to read this :) I've bought this book and hope to dive into it this week. Thank you!
I started reading Wishcraft by Barbara Sher and it's along the same theme, but focusing on finding your 'childhood genius' and how it got snubbed out by our environments.
It can be hard to embrace pride when your surroundings don't facilitate that for whatever reason (kind of like trying to get fit while living in a McDonalds)
Love reading these letters - gives a boost of confidence if nothing else :)
Thank you!