First Post: Inertia

Inertia: the tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged.

It's the kryptonite of an entrepreneur. Most of my life has been filled with a desire to positively contribute to the world and remain busy. "Complacency" was the term I would throw around at people looking for stable jobs 9-5 and beers after work. . My simple reasoning was that if I always fought against complacency, then I would never fall victim to it.

Younger me was naive - in so many ways. I recently asked someone who turned 30 what they wish they would have known in their twenties - hoping to glean some wisdom.  His response - "there is nothing you could have told me that I would have believed." When I think about it, there is a lot of truth in that response. You'd like to think that there are rules to life and if you can get the secrets from someone older - that's like a cheat code that gives you a competitive advantage over your peers.

I've also found my twenties to be years of growth. I've gained a perspective on who I was - why (I believe) I was like that. It's hard to describe where this perspective has come from. But I think it's common during these years. Studies (which I won't cite) say your brain doesn't stop developing until 24 so it's not possible for you to have the insight or wisdom until nearly your thirties. Thirty sounds so old.

I find myself questioning "what am I doing with my life?" You've been an adult, on your own, just a half-decade and realize  your parents were just winging it like you are now. No one has that wisdom. Maybe that's why people search for stability, complacency - can I blame them?

Today I went for a bike ride - just 2.78 miles - for the first time in several  years. It's the first step to crack that inertia. At 16 I learned that I could make money my own way. I've been poorly executing on that plan for the last 10 years. At the time, it was a great solution to my current problem. It was great for who I was. I believe for anyone of that age or place in their life that it would have been a great move. But over the years I've picked up some new skills. I've grown and if I want to keep this pebble moving, I have to adapt a solution to where i am now. This is the start of that process.

So fuck inertia. The next month I want to write something everyday. I want to run or bike or play basketball - everyday. Ramping up as we go. Right now, I need to get my head on straight. Eliminate excuses. Refocus and realign. Strategize for where I am today.

Join me on this adventure. Much more to come. I dare you. I bet you wont.