Settled but not happy. It’s strange to me how people settle for their role in the rat race, live unhappy, then never make a change.
I’m on the pursuit of happiness, and living life to create opportunity for the people I love. It feels foreign to me to watch so many avoid their calling for the convenience and comfort of a paycheck. I won’t be one to look back with regret for never chasing what was in my heart. I can’t settle for living another man’s dream. I’m genuinely more concerned with the impact I have on my family and community. The impact on my family by providing stability and support; and the impact on my community through good work.
Chasing a dream is hard. Especially when you’re doing it alone. No support. No contacts. Just the grind. No one sees you struggle. The joy of every win and the pain of every setback is yours. I embrace all of it. Ready for the big win. We’re almost there.
Since January 2022, Jazzy and I have been putting in work to build something special. We’re launching a coffee business! We’re closer than ever to making this dream a reality. There’s lots of work still to be done but it is truly an exciting time for the Garcia’s! I’ll say it again because it feels good to say it publicly – we’re opening a coffee business!
We’ve made adjustments in our careers and schedules to help get us closer to our goal. I left a position that had lots a promise and job security for a flexible schedule and great opportunity to make a splash in the non-profit world. I’m now part of the management team at a pretty cool non-profit. I don’t regret my decision. The next decade is going to be one of goodwill and entrepreneurial growth.