This was such a refreshing read. Leaps of faith can feel so intimidating when you’re looking around to see who will clap, but the moment you do it for yourself, and only for yourself, that’s when it truly counts. I’m so glad you reached this conclusion.
Turns out no one claps because no one is really watching - and that can be depressing or liberating. It frees you to focus inward and pursue what really makes you happy. Thank you for reading.
I felt like this when I started writing in public (on Substack, and not just in my journal like I’ve always done). But one day I decided not to let fear hold me back any longer. I still write for myself and not for an audience… but if even one of my posts can change a life…or a moment, then it’s all been worth it… like your posts do. Thank you for sharing. ♥️
This was a great read Danny. There will always be a million reasons not to jump, and if we wait too long before taking the leap we’ll end up giving ourselves enough of those reasons and kill our urge completely causing us to miss out on what could be waiting for us at the bottom. I think it’s so cool that you’re basically living the artist’s way with pursuing music full time and connecting with your writing as well. Nice wall paint, and wishing your index finger a speedy recovery!
it’s been a little over a week now and I’ve basically lost the urge to scroll or check notifications. I text and use substack/youtube/etc. on my laptop, deactivated everything else. it’s got some drawbacks tho - I have to memorize or write down directions to places before I leave the house (no gps), also my iphone used to filter spam calls so I get more of those now. overall mixed feelings, mostly positive.
This was such a refreshing read. Leaps of faith can feel so intimidating when you’re looking around to see who will clap, but the moment you do it for yourself, and only for yourself, that’s when it truly counts. I’m so glad you reached this conclusion.
Turns out no one claps because no one is really watching - and that can be depressing or liberating. It frees you to focus inward and pursue what really makes you happy. Thank you for reading.
I felt like this when I started writing in public (on Substack, and not just in my journal like I’ve always done). But one day I decided not to let fear hold me back any longer. I still write for myself and not for an audience… but if even one of my posts can change a life…or a moment, then it’s all been worth it… like your posts do. Thank you for sharing. ♥️
Thank you for reading! I’m happy you could relate.
“Well, if it’s all the same, then maybe it’s okay to look and linger and wait until you’re ready to leap.“ wow, exactly !!
This was a great read Danny. There will always be a million reasons not to jump, and if we wait too long before taking the leap we’ll end up giving ourselves enough of those reasons and kill our urge completely causing us to miss out on what could be waiting for us at the bottom. I think it’s so cool that you’re basically living the artist’s way with pursuing music full time and connecting with your writing as well. Nice wall paint, and wishing your index finger a speedy recovery!
Thank you! I think at the end of the day you regret not jumping more than you regret jumping haha
really loved reading it✨ beautifully written
thank u!
So refreshing plus I literally felt through your words the anxiety of jumping !! A flip phone is such a bold move ngl 🫣
do tell me about your experience with the flip phone, have been thinking of doing the same.
it’s been a little over a week now and I’ve basically lost the urge to scroll or check notifications. I text and use substack/youtube/etc. on my laptop, deactivated everything else. it’s got some drawbacks tho - I have to memorize or write down directions to places before I leave the house (no gps), also my iphone used to filter spam calls so I get more of those now. overall mixed feelings, mostly positive.