Suck it all up.

Feel it. Feel every bit of it. Because the only way out is going through it.


Have you ever had a bad day? Bad week or a bad year, even. No? I hope you do. I’m not cynical. I’m trying to be an optimist here.

Because at some point, later on in life, those setbacks, little tiny weeny failures or even those big ones will make the big difference on how you handle life.

Fail now. I dare you.

It will be heartbreaking, I know. I have gone through it and still am. You’ll feel a lot of emotions, you don’t think you’re even capable of.

Sadness. Depression. Pity. Some of these. Name it.

What’s my suggestion? Go, suck it all up. Feel it. Feel every bit of it. Because the only way out is going through it.

One day at a time, one step at a time.

You can make it out alive. You will. Then, start over again.

Do. Fail. It is only a matter of time when you’ll be able to make it. Really make it and succeed. The power is on you. All yours. Take on the world.

Go for it, we’re all rooting for you. I am.

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