This is everything, Michael! Really resonated with the life, death, and rebirth aspects of it; my dad always told me that every 10 years, you're going to look back and say, "Man, I was a piece of shit back then." Much more crude lmao but I took it more to mean that you're just going to be constantly shifting into new people (and the problem arises when you look back and don't say something like that).
I love the analogy of riding the horse in its direction. A wise man told me that led me to this decision of leaving the PhD "May you not shortcut your life. Feel the pain, the joy, the triumph, the blister. They are all yours" 🙏 so good to continue evolving, learning, unlearning with you.
Love the deep reflection and analogy! Especially about the part on exploring what's possible and then actually developing the skillsets needed. Currently exploring different fields, so I'll definitely implement this piece into my life!
HOW DID I NOT KNOW YOU HAD A NEWSLETTER???
This is everything, Michael! Really resonated with the life, death, and rebirth aspects of it; my dad always told me that every 10 years, you're going to look back and say, "Man, I was a piece of shit back then." Much more crude lmao but I took it more to mean that you're just going to be constantly shifting into new people (and the problem arises when you look back and don't say something like that).
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haha now you're in the know. and i like the directness of your dad's take
I love the analogy of riding the horse in its direction. A wise man told me that led me to this decision of leaving the PhD "May you not shortcut your life. Feel the pain, the joy, the triumph, the blister. They are all yours" 🙏 so good to continue evolving, learning, unlearning with you.
Love the deep reflection and analogy! Especially about the part on exploring what's possible and then actually developing the skillsets needed. Currently exploring different fields, so I'll definitely implement this piece into my life!
glad it resonated!
I’m so grateful for your writing!!!!!!