Struggle is a signal
jasonleow • 21 Jul 2024 •
“The Universe will never give you peace in something you were never meant to settle in.”
Something to think about.
For all the things I struggled with in the past four decades of life, I found indie hacking the hardest. I never took this long on a goal.
Ever.
It’s this something I was never meant to settle in? Or is this struggle worth fighting for?
One day I will hit my goal. Given time, I know I will.
But I got to keep going till it does.
Another year. Another ten years.
Who knows…
When is it time to give in and give up?
When do you know it’s worth fighting on?
Because the flip side of that quote is “Struggle is sometimes a test of how much you want it. A wall meant to deny those who aren’t committed, those who don’t want it hard enough.”
Which is which?
How does one tell?
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@drodol Oh heh nice! Glad it resonated! Maybe it means you’re also asking yourself the same questions, like I am to myself when writing it out
I think I have been asking myself those questions for a long time.
What’s the working answer(s) so far?
Simply and loudly: keep going.
You and I share the same values from what I can read: family first. Also quite similarly in relation to limiting beliefs around money. But then awareness has come.
And while I haven’t been trying to independently make money for as long as you have, I know I am doing the right thing for us (my family) and therefore simply need to keep going.
It’s a tricky balancing act, trying to manage every aspect of being a good father, husband, brother, son, employee, manager, “maker”, learner, having good mental and physical health, plus a ton more! Trying to be positive in the face of adversity and then not breaking down and letting everyone done when things get tough.
Some people say money can’t buy happiness, and I agree (just like it can’t buy health) but I have had it (as an expat) and it does sure help (A LOT).
It is still not time to give up, it is worth fighting for still.
Love it. I could have written the exact same thing! 🫡
In my younger, more idealistic days, I would always say money doesn’t buy happiness. Now I know better. It does buy happiness, for a lot of things. Even the best things in life that’s can’t be bought with money can be enabled in a huge part by money.
I simply couldn’t agree more friend.
Inspired by this chat to write about it today! Thanks my man
Lovely post, Jason.
WOW! You really made something in me go 🤯 with this post, Jason. You’ve left me speechless.