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Three years ago I had taken a month off of work. Well, I had taken FMLA leave because I had an existential crisis on what I should be doing with my career.

I went to the Catskills for the first time on a solo retreat to clear my mind and think about what was next. This wasn’t a bougie retreat but more of a cozy bed and breakfast where I stayed at an older couple’s home. Naturally, I told them my life story, my goals, and aspirations—one of which was to buy a house.

This was a goal I had for multiple years and while I took action toward it, it never seemed to come to fruition. I was very indecisive. I’d get cold feet. Every time I’d make progress, my brain would give me reasons why it wasn’t the right time.

But, here I am three years later writing from the house that I purchased in 2023.

While you may or may not be searching for a house, I bet there is a dream that you have been sitting on for a while. Something you’ve told yourself will happen one day, just not right now.

It could be finally leaving the “good enough” job to pursue work you actually enjoy. It could be hosting an event in your community, even though you’re afraid no one will come. It could be moving to a new city and taking on a brand new life, despite feeling scared of the loneliness that could come with it.

Every time I’ve made a big bet on myself, it was excruciatingly hard in the moment, but the learnings that come with betting on yourself compound.

I actually have a list of the big bets I’ve taken, and what they’ve taught me. It’s something I refer back to when a new challenge comes my way.