A worldwide superstar was dropping off his child on the first day of school, and I happened to be in the same classroom doing the same thing. Then I got inspired. Why?
When you meet people doing amazing things and living amazing lives, you have two options: be a player hater or do the same as them. Go out and make an awesome life for yourself and others.
This superstar happens to be someone I deeply admire (his art), and have been deeply influenced and touched by his work for many years. Now our boys are in the same class.
Today I happen to feel really down because I feel like I’m simply alive to make money. I need to work to earn a living; it’s a simple but painful fact. I feel like I’m outside of the VIP room like all the other chumps looking in. It’s probably how everyone else in the country feels, but maybe some more than others (especially the artists!).
But weirdly enough I’m so keenly aware of it that I can’t help but figure out how to change it. I have an idea but it of course is risky. Money must always be made, but the truth is making money for the sake of making it is boring and unfulfilling to the max. It sucks.
I don’t want anyone’s printed advice anymore. I’m in a very alive community with some very successful people (ahem) and I need to seek them out and be uncomfortable and put myself out there. This is my last stand.