What You Need to Know
You only live once. Take a risk, trust your gut, and live a life you are proud of.
How to Do It
I read a quote once about waking up early, “Only when the rest of the world is silent can you hear its deeper vibration.” When you are thinking about taking a great risk and it goes against the social norms of your close friends and family, find quiet and listen for the answer. I did this by journaling first thing in the morning, taking walks in nature, and working out without music. During those moments, I would ask myself the question I wanted an answer to, over and over. And then I would wait and listen for the answer. Your brain will try to fight an answer it doesn’t like, so keep asking the question and keep listening to the answer. Even if the answer is not what you want to hear, at least you have it.