During the last few years, dealing with uncertainty has become my biggest challenge.
The first 25 years of my life were perfectly timed the progress and optimism around me. Although there were occasional slumps, they felt more like exceptions rather than the norm. I felt strong, or at least I believed I did. In reality, I was simply riding a wave.
The onset of the pandemic, health issues within my family, global conflicts, fluctuating markets, and career challenges initially seemed like isolated issues. However, I eventually realized that they all boiled down to one common factor: my role and response in moments of uncertainty. It became clear that I cannot rely solely on my surroundings for strength, just as I should not let them become a source of weakness.
This realization was not immediate but still timely. I consider myself fortunate to have the opportunity to work on becoming more resilient while I am still riding a great wave.