Personal Growth
I Thought I Would Be More Successful by Now
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I mistook overthinking for being careful
I spent years treating overthinking as a skill. I called it being careful, being thorough, being the kind of person who doesn't rush things, and it took a long time to notice what that was actually costing me.
Personal GrowthI waited for the right time that never came
I kept putting off setting up my own workshop properly, telling myself I'd do it when the work was steadier, when the van was paid off, when I had more saved. I didn't notice what that was costing me until it had been costing me for about four years.
Personal GrowthI stayed in my comfort zone and called it contentment
I spent years telling myself I was content when really I was just not taking any risks. I didn't notice the difference for a long time, and that's the part that still sits with me.