There’s no way to sugarcoat the last few months of 2024. They were stressful and frustrating for many, including me. Between the election, unemployment, and an existential crisis, my focus was way off—no ifs, ands, or buts. I didn’t handle it well by any means. I questioned anything and everything that I was doing. These are things that happen to everyone daily. Now that I am almost through it all and see a light at the end of the tunnel I cannot help but reflect on the experience.
I am a strong believer in fate and purpose. We all have a roadmap for where we are supposed to be in this world, and clearly, for a long time, I was on the wrong path. I forced myself into this box of being a high finance nerd. At the same time, I gained valuable skills that helped me shape my career. I wasn’t really meant to be in that world. I’m not an Ivy leaguer banker, I’m not a floor trader, or even a genius algo creator that beats the market with technical analysis. The best part is that I am glad I’m none of those things. I forgot my original goal and purpose of why I entered into that career in the first place. That was to help the everyday person secure retirement savings and educate the general public on how to remain positive in their financial pursuits. We all fall from grace and become obsessed with instant gratification or material items. Mine lasted longer than I thought it would. All I want is to create a new outlook and be the comeback kid. In the words of LL “Don’t call it a comeback”.
The time is right and I have learned many lessons along the way, and my mid-life crisis is probably only half over hence the keep on keepin on title. As well as my love of Joe Dirt. New year, new job role, new outlook, and soon a new place to live. As someone who is a planner when it comes to achievements and goals, I am changing it up this time. I mentioned this in the last newsletter, but feel I need to reiterate in case you still had a New Year’s hangover. I am more looking forward to experiences, trips, and making new friends than anything this year. A new colleague said this to me the other day and it reigns true. If you take care of the people the business will take care of itself. I don’t know why, but that calmed me down. Starting a new job can be stressful and overwhelming. For some reason as soon as he said that all my worry went out the window. I have had that same exact attitude as a sales manager for years, especially in sales. Good client service goes way further than dialing for dollars. It’s science and behavioral economics at its core. Maybe this is an over-40 type of attitude now. We’re finally old enough to have experienced some really great years and some horrible times. You know like when your parents would tell you to wait until you’re older. Then you get to that age they’re referring to and you’re like goddam it, they were right. Then you cry and eat cake in the dark. Only me? Ok well, you get the point.
It seems like a new moon and a year of transition. I think it would be cool if we all got back to basics and put some real thought into accepting the universe as it comes to us. A horrible friend of mine piped up at the end of last year and told me that I needed to have a better attitude of acceptance. By that she meant, roll with the punches and don’t get mad when things don’t go exactly as planned. Me being the type A crazy person I am reluctantly agreed and cursed under my breath. I get frustrated early on when things don’t work correctly and I don’t like it. Its a character flaw I am still working on. It’s hard when you are right a lot. Kidding!
Well, it’s February already and I am totally behind the 8-ball on traveling outside of my home and ruining other people’s lives, so that will change next week. My social media will be documenting all of the really wonderful/terrible things I will be doing. Stay tuned and if I need bail money stay by the phone. LFG!!
