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A Year of Contemplation

The Start-Up of You (Day 192)

7/11/2019

 
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I worked for a start-up for a few years, and I got to witness first-hand how much time, effort, and energy went into the business. The two people who founded the start-up, the two entrepreneurs, I remember them working 16-20 hour days, sacrificing other things that their dream business might grow (health, relationships, etc.). They were so committed to this business they once told me to not listen to the very real concerns of my then-partner, who was worried about the regularity of my paycheck… with good reason. They didn’t want anything, including the doubts of the partners of employees, to get in the way of their ultimate goal… a fully functioning, successful, profitable business. 

When the founders of the start-up decided this is what they were going to do with their lives, the level of sheer devotion to the business was inspirational to watch (sometimes), and seeing them not let anything come between them and their success was truly something to witness. People launch start-ups all the time, and most of us look at them and say “good for you” and how “proud we are” of them for doing what they want, no matter the cost and investment. I wonder… 

Do we hold the same admiration for those investing the same amount of time, effort, and energy into the development of the self and their character? 

As a matter of fact, why don’t people as a whole put the same effort into self-development and personal growth that they do into start-up businesses? Is it because they payoff isn't "money"? Is it because the return-on-investment doesn't return cash? Why don't we see ourselves as worthy of the same level of investment? 

Invest in yourself. Invest as much as you would in a start-up, if not more. 

You’re worth every little bit. 

(See y’all tomorrow) 

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    Awakening the desire to explore Stoicism, and how it relates to his existing beliefs, Rev. William committed to working through the text, The Daily Stoic, a year-long journey to awaken the Stoic mind. 
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    Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Rev. William attended Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado where in 2007 he graduated with a degree in Religious Studies, minoring in Psychology. Currently residing in Longmont, CO, he is one of the Priests and founder of Mountain Ancestors Grove.  He spends his time playing mandolin (and some guitar), writing, engaging in LGBTQIA+ advocacy and education, community service, and sharing a larger vision of how a polytheist perspective can lead to greater human understanding, acceptance, and gods be good, peace. 

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