Just Get Started — You’ll Find Your Purpose Along The Way

Tom Kuegler
Feb 25, 2017 · 2 min read

It always happens to me.

There I am.

I’ve done everything right.

I’ve made every move correctly.

Then right when I’m near the end of it….

I can’t pick what candy I want at the check-out line.

Frozen with decisions.

No, this isn’t a joke. Okay it’s kind of a joke. But there’s a lesson in this.

Sometimes we’re so engulfed in making the right decisions. We feel there’s so much riding on them that we stress ourselves the hell out.

Should I take that job? Should I move there? Should I date that girl?

In my experience, we can change our direction quicker than we think. When I road tripped last Summer I knew I could turn around and drive home within 30 hours (3 days travel) if I needed to.

In the end if we aren’t happy with the candy we picked, we can always get back in line and buy another one.

You’ll figure it out as you go. The faster you make a decision, the faster you can learn more about yourself.

I’m not saying we should make every decision in haste, I’m just saying that we shouldn’t feel stressed because we can change course faster than we think.


In case you wanted to get an inside look on my life as a Digital Nomad/Freelance writer, I wrote a free Ebook about it as a quick introduction. You may download it below if you so please. Thanks for reading!

The Post-Grad Survival Guide

We're confused twenty-somethings. We dish on our post-grad blues, successes, failures, and everyday life right here. Featuring topics related to work, relationships, travel, finances, and so much more.

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Vlogger. Travel blogger. 26 years old. Currently in Southeast Asia. Get my free 5-day Medium course via email → http://bit.ly/2olDN4V

The Post-Grad Survival Guide

We're confused twenty-somethings. We dish on our post-grad blues, successes, failures, and everyday life right here. Featuring topics related to work, relationships, travel, finances, and so much more.

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