When I left the corporate world several years ago, people thought i was foolish. I had a great job, at a great law firm, and lived an objectively great life. But that wasn’t what i wanted. I felt stuck.
So at that time, I was faced with a difficult decision: continue putting a suit and tie on everyday, and earn a good paycheck, even though i was unhappy. Or I could take a leap of faith, step out into the unknown, and follow my dreams. People said it’d be foolish, but that’s exactly what I did.
Building a new life that centered around my passions was hard. I had no idea what to do. It required a lot of sacrifice, and I struggled greatly. But in doing so, I finally got a taste of what a meaningful life could be like. The freedom to travel. To explore. To chart your own path. And I loved every minute of it.
But then, about two years ago, I got this crazy idea to build a work-play headquarters in Miami. I poured my heart and soul into it. I leased a warehouse loft, hired amazing people, and tackled a number of incredibly big goals all at once. Some people thought it was foolish, but I pressed on anyway.
This time, things didn’t work out the way i envisioned. Friendships upended. Relationships suffered. longtime clients went bankrupt. The roof literally caved in. I spent nearly an entire year working until 1am every night just to keep things afloat. No more traveling. no more big adventures. I felt stuck.
So, I was faced with another difficult decision: accept my fate, or again pivot in the direction of my dreams. And so i did.
Some said it would be foolish to sell everything i own and live in new places every month. But not me.
The last six months have been incredible. I kicked it off at the North Carolina county fair, set out into the Sedona vortexes, climbed the mountains of Colorado, walked the sandy beaches of San Diego, two-stepped in Texas, and gained new perspectives in New Mexico. I couldn’t wait for my next adventure.
But fate has a cruel was of circling around sometimes. and here i am stuck again.
It’s as if the entire world locked its doors, letting no one in or out. I am indeed, stuck. There’s a time when a man needs to fight, and a time when he needs to accept that his destiny’s lost.
That the ship has sailed. The adventure is over. And it’s time to head back home.
And that only a fool would continue on.
Truth is… I’ve always been a fool 😏
Maybe it’s foolish to continue on despite the circumstances. I mean, let’s face it, the entire world is shut down with literally no where to go. Nothing to see. And very little to do for who knows how long.
It would be reasonable to pack up my things and head home. But i’ve never been a reasonable person.
I will wait out this storm alone out here in the desert. I will spend my time learning new skills. Serving my clients. Making the most of my time and exploring every inch of nature this place has to offer.
And when the time comes when the world re-opens, I will be the first fool in line to take flight, spread my wings, and fly. There’s a big world out there to explore. And foolish or not, I’m just getting started 😎