‘Thriving-broke’, starting from scratch, to loving the process, and self-growth.
Is it supposed to be called a thriving, well the broke part in the header is true.
Well, biologically and logically speaking, my instinct are pretty running wild because it is sensing that there’re mere threats about my future existence as a human who is supposed to be functioning and contributing to the prosperity of humanity; or am scared what will happen to me.
Some of us might feel scared too at times like this. The feeling of being less to support yourself, the willingness to grind to get enough minimal paychecks, plus in my case: daily expenses, pay my bills on due, provide small contribution to my family expenses, start my vision projects, go back to school, buy books, and more.
I know there are other people who are experiencing much worse cases. That’s why I’m treating it as a challenge to surpass. You know what, it still make me appreciate things like living, in general. I’ve been on this same situation too many times during my college days; did extras, side hustles, making myself busy with enough commissions per outputs, I survived it. Which means, this point of time, is a no excuse not to survived it again, and achieve much more.
Starting from scratch
I don’t like the feeling of being broke. My past experiences made me smarter and stronger, and at times like this I just want to look above and ask the universe, ‘what’s will all these struggles?’. The feeling of not being sure what will happen next, and what more to do.
Done with my contract on my first job as salesperson. I learned a lot from the job. Met people and clients. Sold good number of units. One of friends become an Investor and together we achieved our goals. Commissions that will receive in the future. Got back to hometown. Creative friends invite you out to start creating again. Realizations of adulting slapped you in the face. Realization of having only one life to live — no more next, where you can promise to become what you really want to be. Will do whatever it takes to achieve my dream.
I am kind of scared of what the future holds for me, but I am more scared not to do what it takes, not to try, not go beyond the walls, and not have the guts. That’s’ why I am now starting, again, from scratch. Incubating my new babies — small businesses with borrowed capital, online marketing and consulting project, crowdfunded initiatives, and side art collective projects — it makes me focus, look forward about tomorrow, keeps the brain juices working, and be near with my family.
Love the process
I read this advice from internet, and it says:
“It is not your fault that you are born poor and less, but something is not right when you get old not achieving and prospering.”
In this time of fast-pace movements and modernization, accessibilities everywhere, and possibilities around, it is only up to an individual if he/she will make excuses not to do the grind and work. Either you sit there all day and binge watch series that doesn’t make better than yester, or you start working and hustling, and be nearer to your dreams.
I am kind of having a large admiration about our generation — some are saying our attention span are poor, we are too emotional, bombarded by informations, and easily distracted; but hey, it might be seen also, in a positive way, as Selective attention to break through ideas, capable of freely expressions and open appreciations, curiousity belly is always full, and machines of imaginations.
Another thought I had — when you lost everything, that’s the point you appreciate what you have in the past — your family, your friends, simple morning, your talents and skills, people who believe that you got something, those who never questioned your decisions but will be there if you decided to get some backtracks on your path, people you don’t need to please, all the hardships and learnings, and the growth.
Speaking of grow and learnings, Should I say that ‘Self-growth is like the underrated lomi house from your city, that has been standing there for a long time, serving you great and classic menus, and doing its purpose. Or should I say that we just advertise ‘Financial freedom’ so much, like is it really the thing? Naah, I just want some pizza, for real. Lol.
To people who got my back
Thank you!
To Mom and Dad, who only wants what’s best for me.
To my siblings, always my motivation machines.
To friends and folks, the quote is true ‘be with people who believe in you, at times you feel low about yourself’.
To the High-chairs that I Don’t Want to Become, …maybe for the perspectives?
To idea brewers and thriving young-wan, you are a huge wave coming to change the game.
I am now a thriving broke guy, starting from scratch with my infant companies, heading a crowdfunded-projects, and goddamn, so much in love with the process and growth.
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I appreciate to receive good advices and words from you. Let you know more about our upcoming project. Let’s connect: jaybpaule@gmail.com
