this quote hit me



If you’ve been following this Newsletter for a while…

You’ll know that I love a good quote.

But this one hit me pretty hard:

“This is an extra special type of tragedy, a tragedy that unfolds while everyone cheers. Strangling your passions in exchange for an elite life is like being on the Titanic after the iceberg, water up to your chin, with everybody telling you that you’re so lucky to be on the greatest steamship of all time. And the Titanic is indeed so huge and wonderful that you can’t help but agree, but you’re also feeling a bit cold and wet at the moment, and you’re not sure why.” - Adam Mastroianni

When you look back at the end of your life, what will you be more proud of?

-The Elite Companies
-The Elite University
-The Elite Network
-The Elite Salary
-The Elite Title

OR

-The Risks you took
-The Dreams you chased
-The Fears your overcame
-The Passions you pursued
-The Joy you found in the journey

Life isn’t about fitting into someone else’s mould.

It’s about creating your own path, being true to yourself and living authentically.

So take a moment today to reflect:

Are you living your own life or are you living someone else’s idea of success?

Because time is ticking and the longer you wait to choose yourself, the harder it will get.

No one else is coming to give you permission.

Much love,
Alex

PS: What I’m reading: The Boys on the Boat by Daniel James Brown
What I’m watching: The Are Murders
Quote of the week: “Procrastination is like a credit card: it’s a lot of fun until you get the bill.” -Christopher Parker





Alex Ostergaard

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