Unsuccessful Where?
A short, unserious rant about regret, readiness, and ridiculous standards.
It’s funny the things that keep us realigned to our goals.
For me, writing this newsletter to you today, it took a random Saturday morning of wondering how “unsuccessful” my life has been.
Which, obviously, isn't true.
The fact that one is alive — and even has data (or at least someone willing to borrow their hotspot) — is something to be grateful for.
And by extension, something to feel successful about.
Because I talk about these things, I also know: when thoughts like these creep in, they’re usually anchored in either regret (what we didn’t get) or anxiety (what we’re not sure we’ll have).
So when these thoughts come — because they will — how prepared are we for them?
Or, to reframe it optimistically:
When the opportunity you greatly desire comes, will you be ready for it?
Now, I’m no expert at managing these thoughts — paralysis of analysis don wound me tire.
But here are a couple of things I think can be helpful:
1. Journaling
Journaling is simply the art of keeping a diary.
You can do many things with your journal: document your lifestyle, keep an updated list of your enemies (no judgment 😂), track your meals...
But I encourage you to add two dedicated sections:
• Achievements
• Failures
Tracking your wins matters, because I can assure you: no win comes easy.
(For example, just writing this newsletter? Definitely going into my "wins" list.)
Tracking your failures too is powerful, because when you reflect on how you didn’t manage that argument well, you’re reminding yourself what not to do next time.
2. I don’t know.
That’s where my tips stop. 😅
Sometimes the real flex is knowing that you don't have all the answers — but you're still showing up.
I hope something here encourages you today, like writing this encouraged me. Apologies I have not been active this year.
Staying ready is the lifestyle. Staying grateful is the strategy. 🌱