Hey, it’s Alex,
Last week was filled with things I didn’t want to face.
Each day carried waves of anxiety that, looking back now, feels a bit exaggerated on my part.
I realize I can sometimes blow things out of proportion, expecting the worst so that anything better feels like a win. But why do I always assume the worst?
This thought struck me late Saturday night, as the week finally ended…
A simple shift in perspective could have made the week easier to handle. Weeks like this remind me that tough decisions, hard work, and challenges are where we grow.
We all try to avoid pain, disappointment, and sorrow; I know I try to shield my son from those feelings. But last week reminded me that sometimes, you have to crawl through a tough path of shit to emerge with a new outlook.
A lot of good things in life aren’t supposed to come easy. After last week, I feel more prepared to tackle any future challenges.
Next time, I’ll approach it with a better attitude, hoping for the best but accepting whatever comes.
After all, it’s good to remember: it is what it is.
 “Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” – Charles Spurgeon
My sister Jen, a guiding light in my life and on my journey in entrepreneurship, sent me this framed saying, which now hangs in my office at Hot Tongue.
