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The Only Way Out Is Through: Why You Shouln’t Stop Now
A trivial expereince uncovered something really important.
Sometimes life doesn’t just knock you down — it keeps you there.
It pushes you to the ground, strips you of your confidence, and leaves you stranded in a space where nothing seems to make sense. No direction feels right, and the only thing louder than the silence is the voice in your head whispering: “Maybe you’re not meant for this.”
But here’s the truth:
That’s the exact moment you need to dig in.
Because what if that whisper is wrong?
I remember one particular day when I went out for shopping. It wasn’t supposed to be anything special, just a routine errand. But I found myself walking from one shop to another, hoping to find what I needed. But each time, I came up empty-handed. It wasn’t just about the items I was looking for — it was the growing frustration and sense of exhaustion.
By the time I reached the last shop, I was so tired, both physically and mentally, that I almost didn’t want to go in. “It’s the same as the others,” I thought. “Why bother?” I was already defeated in my mind, ready to head back home, ready to give up.
