The Transition

Maybe you can relate to the feeling of starting and stopping trying things out and then letting them drift away time and time again.

This has been me on many occasions in my life. I would try my hand at something and give it a really good try. If things didn’t work out, then at least I have it a go.

My wife was in tears this afternoon over an issue at work that has come out of nowhere and left her confidence shattered. I’ve been supporting her emotionally and I know she appreciates it. She also said something to me that sparked a flame in me. She said: “If we didn’t need the money I would just leave.” This was gut wrenching to me. I am furious that we are not financially free enough for her to do what she wants but the reality is we are not there yet.

I think of all the opportunities I’ve let slip in the past, and the nights where I could have been pushing towards my goals and I haven’t been. It made me emotional. We are being controlled by our financial situation therefore we are not free.

This is a lofty goal but we live in times of immense opportunity and I realised that I want to triple my current salary so that I can provide the means for my wife to do whatever the hell she wants.

It’s strange that I could not get that fired up for myself, but when I think of the hopeless and lost look that was on her face I feel motivated to push towards what I know I’m capable of.

Think about what motivates you in your life and use it as fuel to keep going when things get tough. Hopefully it will be enough to keep you moving in the direction of your dreams.