Great read. Thanks, Murray. Thanks for this, in particular though.
"At the hardest point in my life I was diligently bashing away and tirelessly persisting to make progress; doggedly racing to get ahead and be successful. Sadly I was racing off in the wrong direction; running away from those who cared for me most, exhibiting behaviors that further isolated me, and closing out my options and rescue paths."
I've only recently come to the exact same realisation. "Once I get to THIS point I'll be happy" etc. Convinced that if I just kept going a little longer than that magical "happiness" was just around the corner. At times I still doubt whether I've done the right thing in pulling back on my ambition in exchange for more presence in my home life purely because it's easier to fall back into what's comfortable, no matter the consequences. Hearing someone like yourself come to that same realisation some time ago, stuck with it, and found it beneficial is very comforting for me.
Great read. Thanks, Murray. Thanks for this, in particular though.
"At the hardest point in my life I was diligently bashing away and tirelessly persisting to make progress; doggedly racing to get ahead and be successful. Sadly I was racing off in the wrong direction; running away from those who cared for me most, exhibiting behaviors that further isolated me, and closing out my options and rescue paths."
I've only recently come to the exact same realisation. "Once I get to THIS point I'll be happy" etc. Convinced that if I just kept going a little longer than that magical "happiness" was just around the corner. At times I still doubt whether I've done the right thing in pulling back on my ambition in exchange for more presence in my home life purely because it's easier to fall back into what's comfortable, no matter the consequences. Hearing someone like yourself come to that same realisation some time ago, stuck with it, and found it beneficial is very comforting for me.
Cheers.
"It’s easy to convince yourself there is only one path ahead" Well said and terrific read Murray!
It's always been a pleasure running and chatting with you Murray. Those little wisdom chats you share are priceless. Keep up the great charity work.