Soul Food Revolution

‘Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.’

Timothy Ferris- ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’

I read this statement and it blew me away. For one, it blew my mind because of its truth. It’s true of myself and it’s true of 90% of the people walking around in our culture. Most will choose unhappiness over uncertainty. People in our culture don’t like change. Regardless if the change is for the better or not, they simply don’t like it. Why? Because change is uncomfortable. Change brings challenge and growth. Challenge and growth hurt, in a good way, but they hurt. When I was a kid I had these awful growing pains in my shins. I would literally wake up screaming and crying in the middle of the night from the pain. My parents, night after night, would run into my room and begin rubbing my legs. I learned then that growing pains did not feel good but in the end were worth the pain. Although at such a young age I didn’t understand the point of this lesson it has served as a reminder of just how pivotal and vital change is. Because of this Tim Ferris’s statement blew me away.

I ask you the question ‘what drives you?’ Does comfortability drive you? Does fear drive you? Does certainty drive you? Does happiness drive you? Why are you NOT following your dreams? Why have you not accomplished your goals? Why are you so worried about retirement and 401k? I know the answer. Because you would rather have unhappiness and settle than face uncertainty and take a risk. You may not like that answer, many days I don’t, but it’s the truth. DO NOT allow unhappiness or settling for what ‘they’ say your life should look like drive you! Follow your passions! Follow your purpose! Follow the vision for your life that has been placed in your heart! Oh it may hurt for a bit but just like those growing pains I had as a kid you will make it through. When you do you will be able to stand strong and know you did not settle!

Friend, have the courage to be…… you will never regret that I promise!

Cheers,

Mitch