About 2 years ago to the day, I was headed up to San Francisco after freshly being let go from my corporate job on 6/4/14. The picture above is me riding in a ferry from SF to Sausalito, with my mind racing with so many opportunities, thoughts, ideas, and a whole open world ahead of me. I felt as though I had been let free from 10 years of captivity.

When I see this still moment in time, it reminds me that so much can happen in just 2 years. I know exactly what I was thinking at the time, and the circumstances I was in. I know that when I took this picture, I had absolutely no idea of the craziness that would lay ahead in the ensuing months.

In these last 2 years I’ve traveled to NYC, Portland, Maui, Korea, all over California, and Vegas. I’ve failed and succeeded at business. I moved from my little 10×10 hole in the wall into a larger hole in the wall next door. I’ve helped establish a music studio. I got a dog. I’ve seen many of my friends marry and hope I will someday soon too. I’ve dropped friends and reconciled with old ones, while making many new ones.

I’ve learned to appreciate a new perspective on time, money, and relationships in these last 2 years. I’ve seen people get caught up chasing the wrong things in life and wondering why they suffer. I’ve seen people do the same things over and over (myself included) looking to achieve different results, and yes I’ve lost my sanity from time to time.

When I rode this ferry to Sausalito, I made a few decisions for myself. I decided that I would not give into misfortune. I decided that the life I lead will be as rich as I can make it – and I certainly don’t mean just by money. I decided that I will hustle to my limits to achieve success, not only in business but in all aspects of my life. I decided that when I marry someday, I will be able to spend the time I want to throughout their formative years instead of being a helicopter parent. I decided that I will not allow the laziness and inefficiency of others to slow me down in my pursuits – I make my own time to stop and smell the flowers. I decided that my life will be anything but ordinary, and that I will control my destiny to the best of my ability.

So far, it’s going alright. And 2 years of time forces the proof to be in the pudding, for better or worse.

I remember this day because it’s about time that I have another one of these reflective moments. I think I’ll take this one to the beach this week. 🙂

Can’t wait for what the next 2 years will hold!