If you can’t ride a wave..

Should we alter our expectations of people, just because we are disappointed by them? Or, do we hold onto our standards and beliefs and continue to find others with similar expectations?

I have a firm belief that we can all become pillars of our communities and industries as long as we live our truths and keep at our passions for year after year - no letting off the gas. It doesn’t have to be paid work, nor does it have to be at the same place (In fact, I encourage you to continue to get out of your comfort zone once you have squeezed all of you can out of your role/environment/opportunities!). But this means finding your place, and, when you can’t find one, making one.

This can be a lonely way to live though as only 20% of us are going to be putting in the effort required to make it - finding similar individuals that you can trust wont be easy. If you are part of this 20%, you probably protect your true identity and have experienced burn out - learn how to love and look after yourself - it will be the determining factor in how far you can go.

I don’t believe in hierarchy through birth & status, but I do believe in hierarchy existing based on merit and effort. If we can find teams that put in equal effort, we can experience magic - we can trust, idea share, grow and put in effort knowing others match our energy, expectations and, ultimately, have our backs. I suggest you go find more people like you and build your team 1 by 1.

Just remember, if you can’t ride a wave, make one. Make your move and find your people.