“He that lies down with Dogs, shall rise up with fleas.”
– Ben. Franklin (Poor Richard’s Almanack), 1733
Sajjan Raj Vaidya – Dhairya
Part 3
Who stopped me from quiting?
Who got me focused into my prime senses?
Who grounded me from the weightlessness I was experiencing?
Who unfucked me from all the brain swells I was going through?
Who rescued me from my afraid self?
She’s my girl!
And, I call her ‘Solution’ for reasons!
My 2 cents: While you’re in pursuit of something really meaningful and important, while you’re navigating through the course of the goals and ambition — you have magnanimous self-doubts, anxiousness and fear; Now, all we have to understand is that it is at this unique pivot of time itself that — you must believe and embody the fact that self-belief & perseverance is the virtue that’s called for; without exception!
Today’s my birthday. And like any other years I’m writing a small note to myself. So, here we go.
I came to the US on October 3, 2021. And, it’s precisely 13 months since I’ve been here. Well ought I compress the gap between these times, I say I am grateful for everything!
Been through so, so … so many ups and downs.
So many sleepless nights,
so many exams,
So many potatoshresthas’
so many ramens’
so many sodas’
so many microwaves moments,
so many codes’,
so many airports,
so… so many pure, serendipitous beautiful moments,
Eventually to the point where I went as low as having only $5 on my bank account to show up for and still I had my homies backing me up.
Most certainly, looking back, everything was worth it!
And, I would like to extend my deepest, sincerest and earnest thanks to those few who’ve helped me on my journey. You know who you are!
As you age, weight of responsibilities gets broader and deeper. The answer is Jordan Peterson. Embrace!
As you age, the world will reveal itself as more free, more mad, less obvious and less real. Pull Tim Ferris. Sam Harris. Derek Sivers. Paul Graham. Tim Urban. Cal Newport. Change with time but be mindful!
As you age, the mountains trail to whatever you want to triumph become brutally rough and imperative. As Ryan Holiday beautifully put it, “The obstacle is the way.” Pick your mountain!
As you age, resistance, comfort and distractions look out for you to ease, grease and befriend you. Remember Steven Pressfield. Be aware!
But as you age, you’re more in control of your own life; in control of your — small, big, naive and important choices. James Clear is there to point you to the right direction. Merely, know your weaknesses! Work on them.
