Thread by @joserosado

Years ago, I got an email.

Its subject line read, "The company must survive."

The next day, half the staff was fired – Including your truly.

All of this happened at the worst time possible.

At a time, I had a 6- month old kid.

But life has its own ways of surprising you:

Before I had my online business, I avoided taking risks.

I thought I was betting on myself by being a good employee.

So I tried to be the best employee.

Overdelivering. Promising impossible deadlines. Working late.

But I did so because I was afraid.

But I did so because I was afraid.

Afraid of pain.
Afraid of failure.
Afraid of judgment

I thought a salary would be enough for me.

But it turned out it wasn't.

Back then, I was drowning in debts.

I was battling stress and anxiety.

And the worst thing?

As you know, I got fired.

But what I didn't tell you is that this happened a month after being promoted to Marketing Director. My wife decided to quit her job immediately because I was given a juicy salary increase.

Lol...

Unfortunately, the decision to take on risks was made for me...

And I had no say in this decision.

So, I decided to bet on myself because I had nothing to lose anymore.

Thankfully, it paid off.

Not instantly.

But it did, eventually.

While I'm grateful that I could turn a bad situation into a positive one, I still
regret not starting my business sooner.

So, do me a favor, will ya?

Don't wait for the lowest point in your life to get started.

This 2022, bet on yourself.

And refuse to give up.

P.S: If you're willing to bet on yourself this year, reply "Let's go!" to make it happen.