Loved reading through these reflections, John! This article just screams "we can do hard things!" - humans are resilient AF!
I've lived in Sweden and Spain long enough to have tried to learn the language at business level but it's HARD. I know that you've just passed your C1 and I personally respect the commitment and courage it takes to show up for that! 🙌🏼
John, great to see you. Your message was just what I needed to read. I’ve been in a dip since the 4th of July as my family and work commitments (clients & employees) have been at an apex. I’ve been beating myself up about it and it’s been weighing on me. I will give myself Grace (as I can feel you have to yourself) and keep going - per Seth G’s perspective. Thank you again.
Thanks so much, James. I sometimes think I'm going through this alone, but invariably other people are in the same boat facing the same battles. Good call not being too hard on yourself. You're a great writer and I'm looking forward to reading more of your essays when it works for you. Thanks for commenting.
John, thank pal. I’m not sure how much you’re on WOP site. I just sent you a message with a draft of a piece if you have time to take a look. If you don’t I totally understand. 🙏
Your pictures and your running feats continue to be breathtaking (and I imagine that to be quite literally). So good to read what you've been up to! Hope to continue following along :)
Nice to see you in my inbox John, and I've got nothing but respect for:
-pausing to take stock of priorities and reallocate your resources to honor them
-learning a new language (just starting my foray into this with Spanish)
-running 80K!!!
Will always look forward to your posts when it works for you.
Thanks Rick! It's good to be back. Good luck with the Spanish and thanks for the unwavering support.
Loved reading through these reflections, John! This article just screams "we can do hard things!" - humans are resilient AF!
I've lived in Sweden and Spain long enough to have tried to learn the language at business level but it's HARD. I know that you've just passed your C1 and I personally respect the commitment and courage it takes to show up for that! 🙌🏼
Thanks so much Lucia! Really enjoyed working with you this year. Here's to overcoming more "hard things" in future. Wishing you a big 2024!
John, great to see you. Your message was just what I needed to read. I’ve been in a dip since the 4th of July as my family and work commitments (clients & employees) have been at an apex. I’ve been beating myself up about it and it’s been weighing on me. I will give myself Grace (as I can feel you have to yourself) and keep going - per Seth G’s perspective. Thank you again.
Thanks so much, James. I sometimes think I'm going through this alone, but invariably other people are in the same boat facing the same battles. Good call not being too hard on yourself. You're a great writer and I'm looking forward to reading more of your essays when it works for you. Thanks for commenting.
John, thank pal. I’m not sure how much you’re on WOP site. I just sent you a message with a draft of a piece if you have time to take a look. If you don’t I totally understand. 🙏
Your pictures and your running feats continue to be breathtaking (and I imagine that to be quite literally). So good to read what you've been up to! Hope to continue following along :)
Haha thanks Becky! It's good to be back. Hope we get to catch up again soon :)