Before you read, we had a meetup in January, spot our pictures from the event: Starting Out '24
Life is moving fast and the dollar seems to be climbing faster. Friends are leaving the country, money seems to not add up anymore and it feels like you are falling behind in life.
If you have Biodun’s mind, you sometimes feel that your life is not where you thought it would be at this age. Where is the fat account balance, the car, the well furnished apartment and that dream job; seems you haven’t figured anything out.
This is the constant feeling of every young person who lives in a society where perceived greatness is celebrated quicker than steady progress, and competition is the only way to prove your worth
Society’s Standard.
Society always has a definition of success, it is a standard set by no visible or respected body. The moment you fail to realize that you are breaking barriers and hitting goals, but continue to strive at society’s mark, you’ve missed it.
Although it is human to wonder if you are doing enough compared to the standards online or in your community; keep it in mind that you are not obligated to fulfill the expectations of others.
It’s time for you to pause, to reflect, and to redefine your definition of success. I know it feels like a lot, but where are you rushing to?
Own Your Pace
Timing is everything, but it’s also nothing.
New York is 3 hours ahead of California, but that doesn’t make California slow.
Someone graduated at the age of 22 but waited 5 years before securing a good job.
Someone became a CEO at 25 and died at 50. While another became a CEO at 50 and lived to 90 years.
Someone is still single, while someone else got married.
Obama retired at 55 & Trump started at 70.
- (Unknown)
Remember, there are no targets or expectations. It is your life, not someone else’s. Imagine people who don’t know if they would see tomorrow controlling what our tomorrow should be. 😂
“And lastly, if all this feels overwhelming to you, remember this:
You are not falling behind in life, you are figuring out what truly matters to you.
You are not falling behind in life, you are building a foundation for future success.
You are not falling behind in life, you are mastering patience for greater things.
You are not falling behind in life, you are running your own race at your own pace.
You are not falling behind in life, you are experiencing life.
You are not falling behind in life, you are falling into life.” - Copied from Harsh Darji on medium
You are only falling behind if you fail to make a move.
Lastly, say hi on Instagram @Abiodun_jnr — I would love to chat with you.
This is a wonderful write up man. I loved it.
We are not falling behind but we are figuring things out.
This is a great piece, Abiodun. Thanks for sharing!