People often label me as having an intense personality. But that’s a surface judgment, a mere glimpse of who I truly am. Those who’ve stood by me, weathered the storms and celebrated the highs, know the depth and complexity of my character.
Life is a whirlwind. Mornings are dedicated to rigorous training and workouts, followed by a quick breakfast and then diving straight into work. Three evenings a week, I immerse myself in the world of paramedicine, a stark shift from my engineering and system architecture background. The transition is like stepping from one universe into another, switching gears, each demanding its own set of skills and mindset.
Amidst this, I juggle research, class assignments, self-care routines, and the simple act of feeding myself wholesome meals. It’s a relentless cycle, one that feels like I’m perpetually in hyperdrive, firing all & every cylinder to its maximum capacity just to get through the next day successfully.
Yet, amidst this chaos, I often find myself pondering. With a stable job and a solid education, why do I push myself to these extremes? Is it the allure of a brighter tomorrow? Many perceive me as someone who has life all figured out. And while in some aspects that might be true, there’s a vast expanse of uncertainties I navigate daily, often winging it.
The fear of burnout looms large. There are moments when I contemplate if I might one day just halt, reflecting on my contributions and thinking, “I’ve done enough.” But that day, I hope, remains a distant mirage.
I’ve always been a risk-taker, not impulsive risk, but rather calculated ones. Yes, it’s a tad reckless, but the thrill of seeing a gamble pay off is unparalleled. It’s not failure that daunts me; it’s the idea that all my efforts might amount to nothing, that I could’ve lived life following the conventional path, adhering to society’s set rules.
While I might come across as serious, that’s just a fraction of who I am. 90% of the time, I’m the guy finding humor in the mundane, poking fun at situations, and ensuring there’s laughter echoing around. After all, life’s too fleeting to be taken seriously at every turn.
As long as there’s a drive within me, I’ll keep forging ahead, pushing the boundaries, and lifting myself up after every setback. Even if it means walking a path few dare to tread, I’m up for the challenge. Because for me, life was never about following the crowd, but about creating my own trail.
One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else’s survival guide.
