I’m the type of person who gets attached (honestly damn near glued) to things. This shows up in friendships, material possessions, stability, the list goes on. While holding on to the things I love is well intentioned, I’ve come to realize I’ve outgrown this approach.

Three weeks into going full-time, my outlook has shifted. It’s exposed gaps in my thinking and challenged my definition of stability. Every few days feels different and I’m slowly becoming more comfortable leaning into the unknown. At this point, I also don’t have much of a choice. This is what entrepreneurship requires for survival: adaptability, letting go, and perseverance.

I don’t always feel brave doing this. Sometimes I just feel exposed. On the nights where I feel less than, it results in clenching my jaw and sitting with my intrusive thoughts for too long. Through it all, I’m reminding myself that discomfort is the cost of choosing my dreams. I’m choosing to trust that 2026 will be a year of tremendous growth no matter the outcome.

I listened to a podcast the other day where Valentin Ozich, founder of the streetwear brand I Love Ugly, dropped a gem. He said, “Anticipate and know that feeling a little lost and off course from time to time is only normal for anybody that's pursuing their dreams”. It resonated because it reminded me that this uncertainty is part of the human experience and that others have felt this way before too. In short, challenges and failure are just opportunities in disguise.

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my path and realized I’m at an inflection point. It’s a new practice, but I’m beginning to believe that letting go is a treaty for peace. Naturally, I have attachments to things like:

1. 1. Status
   2. Recognition
   3. Material Possessions
   4. Wealth
   5. Friends

I would say these are common attachments. Together, they shape our identity and validate who we are. But in this new reality where I’m chasing my dream, I’m learning to let go and loosen my grip. My idea of stability is currently being challenged, yet I’ve found clarity in going all in. Things already look different, but I just have to trust that where I’m headed will open new opportunities I can’t see yet. Holding on to things too tightly only prevents me from seeing what’s ahead.

To be clear, this doesn’t mean I don’t value what I have. It means I’m choosing to be more fluid and adaptable. To close this entry, I’ll leave you with a quote from Nipsey Hussle:

Would you rather be at peace with the world and at war with yourself, or at war with the world and at peace with yourself?