Suffering Is a Choice

Hey Reader,

In the past two weeks, I’ve been the happiest I’ve been in a long time. My life has been simple: I wake up naturally without an alarm, go on walks, nourish my body, exercise, and dedicate most of my time to learning and creating. By following my curiosity and embracing this rhythm, I’ve found myself appreciating the present.

My Revelation

Here's the revelation behind my happiness: I've recognized the cost of deliberate suffering in pursuit of long-term goals. I stayed in a dysfunctional relationship for almost two years because I believed relationships require hard work. I pushed myself day after day to earn money without enjoyment. Even if I achieved these goals, what would the pursuit of happiness cost? Indefinite suffering with no guarantee of success.

Suffering Isn't Necessary

There's no universal law that says you must suffer to achieve meaningful goals. What if suffering is optional? Take relationships: nothing in nature mandates that building a thriving partnership requires misery. The key is creative problem-solving. Ask, 'How can I make this process enjoyable?' Pursuing long-term goals while having fun may not come naturally at first. It requires experimentation and continuous refinement, but when you enjoy yourself, the journey becomes rewarding.

My Experiment

I'll test this philosophy in the coming weeks. Earning money has always felt like obligatory suffering, but I genuinely enjoy learning, creating, and helping others. There are ways to align my passions with building wealth. My first experiment starts tomorrow: Can I make my first $100 online in ten days while having fun? I'll document my journey and share the experience in a video next month. Want to follow along? Subscribe to my YouTube channel now!

Thanks for reading and until next week,

Jesse