We are all motivated by something, either be it purpose or fear, that nudges us into the unknown or familiar, in search of security or abundance.
Most people spend their entire life in the same place, doing the same thing. This is fine if it brings joy and fulfilment. As I get older I understand the merit of stability and predictability which sums up my financial goal. However, stability can also be mistaken for redundancy and stagnation.
I recently visited my old neighbourhood and it filled me with dread seeing people and businesses I have known for more than a decade still in the same place doing the same thing. It breaks my heart knowing that the world–even their environment– has moved past their purview and what used to be a bubbly venture is now just a habit barely able to sustain their livelihood or businesses.
Change is a difficult process (and brutal) and we all pose some form of resistance even when we are aware that the said change is needed. Our attachment to the familiar often makes us incapable of following through with the process of change.
For instance, I have been trying to recapture my glory days as a content creator (on hive). I am willing to forgo a business that brings in more than five times the income writing on hive would generate. Yes, it does have its drawbacks, but so does writing but I still love it.
I recall the anxiety I felt waiting to see if a post I had spent hours writing would earn enough for the week so I can groceries. The previous bull market made that struggle seem insignificant, yet the level of uncertainty remains fresh in my mind. This is why I started my business - to avoid returning to that level of uncertainty. Nevertheless, I am still drawn to the thing I love--writing.
Getting comfortable with something that's detrimental to you is easy because familiarity signals safety, and the unknown can be terrifying. Though I appreciate comfort, I recognize that it can cause harm to individuals and organizations alike. This is why growth is a crucial measure of success for all establishments, regardless of their size, performance, or output because it eliminates any chance of stagnation or redundancy.
So I will say my greatest financial scare or insecurity is stagnation and the sense of helpless that comes with being in a situation you hate but cannot leave. With that being said, I understand my privilege as a young educated lad with access to tools and information to better my life. This is a privilege not too many people have, so the least I can do is to make good of these opportunities (while they still exist).
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