“All My Life, Been Grindin All My Life” are popular lyrics from from deceased rap star Nipsey Hussle. Nipsey was the epitome of an individual who created a pathway to the success he envisioned in his life. Nipsey's lyrics have become the mantra for many corporate and street hustlers as they navigate to the money bag they're pursuing at any given time.
Let's fast forward. Your “Grindin” has paid off and you are at the peak of your hustle. You're at a bit of a crossroads and you have to make a critical decision that will determine your future strategy and how you move through the boardroom or the streets. In the latter half of my hustle, do I want to be an innovator and branch out into new territory in the hustle? Would I rather maintain a more traditional path and keep riding the train of success I've already created, although, I may have become burnt out from my current path of hustling?
We all face this question at various times in our lives. Do I stay in this relationship or depart? Do I quit this profession and try another? Do I stay in this city or relocate abroad?
The aforementioned questions aren't special and some would say rather normal questions that occur throughout society. I would agree completely. But, let's add another level of complexity to this decision. Normally, when these questions arise, the catalyst is usually from a negative place. In these scenarios mentioned above, you, or the individual you imagine in your head lol, are completely happy in your relationship, career, living scenario, or whatever else you wish to plugin.
Example
In the sports world
NFL QB Tom Brady was at the top of his game, but couldn't walk away while he was at the peak of his game. He played one season too many and lost more than the Super Bowl.
Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather ~ This individual is often criticized for his education level, but he was smart enough to leave boxing with a perfect professional record of 50-0. (Not including Exhibitions After Retirement)
So, let's reel this back to the common individual. If you are in a situation, where everything is working favorably, but you have new goals or desires, it's okay to walk away before you're forced to walk away. For instance, some people have a mindset where s/he prefer to be terminated from an employment scenario, rather than walking away under his or her own discretion. Rewinding back to Brady, he had an opportunity to leave out riding high after winning a Super Bowl and retiring as “The Man.” However, he let the game dictate his retirement as he had a less-than-stellar season that led him to finally hang up his jersey.
In your relationship, regardless of personal or private, it's okay to leave while everything is in a good place. Regardless of our activity level in life, we all evolve constantly and our desires and goals change. Sometimes those changes require an addition of partners or a subtraction of a partner or more. It's just human nature. Change is the only consistent characteristic of the physical world. Everything will change and evolve regardless of how tight you attempt to hold on and preserve it. Your children will grow up, you will desire upward growth or industry change in your profession, your neighbors will move to a new home or city, your pet or loved one will transition, your favorite restaurant will close, & your favorite music group will dissolve for some reason you never imagined.
So leave while you're on top.
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