But here's what I've learned: Sometimes, quitting isn't failure, it's recalibration. It's choosing to excel at fewer things rather than being mediocre at many.
So here's to strategic retreats, honest conversations, and giving ourselves permission to change course.
xo, Steph
20.02.2025 18:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
To those feeling disappointed: I get it. To those who've been in similar situations: you know exactly what this feels like. That gut-wrenching moment when you realize you need to step back from a public commitment.
20.02.2025 18:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
You know what's harder than admitting defeat? Acknowledging that this isn't actually defeat. It's wisdom. Instead of weekly content, I'm pivoting to quarterly releases. Quality over quantity. Sustainability over burnout.
20.02.2025 18:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
But here's the raw truth: I'm drowning. Between 13-hour workdays, 4-5 hours of sleep, and juggling five professional commitments, something had to give. The metrics aren't justifying the effort, and I'm dancing dangerously close to burnout territory (been there once, never again).
20.02.2025 18:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
I need to be honest with you all. Remember those big YouTube plans I announced for 2025? Well, I'm hitting pause. And yes, it feels like I'm letting you down. That familiar voice in my head keeps whispering, "People won't trust you if you can't follow through."
20.02.2025 18:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Me: Why do some people do dangerous things on the highway, like they miss their exits so they back up their car to get to the off-ramp?
Gemini: They're clearly time travelers. They've seen the future where they make that exit, and they're just correcting the timeline.
03.02.2025 20:36 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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