At 29, is it normal to feel both young and old at the same damn time? With a few bitchass gray hairs creepin’ into my beard and while still having abundant amounts of energy and motivation to pursue my goals, is it natural to be in a state of reflection as a personal decade comes to an end?
Experimentation…the best way I could describe my 20s. Experimenting with jobs, careers, psychedelics, relationships, countries, projects, etc. As I enter my 30s, my purpose has never been more clearly defined. Without a shadow of a muthafuckin’ doubt, I’ll be spending the rest of my life traveling to as many new places as humanly possible, while building every product, service, and company my heart desires. In the process, meeting and connecting with as many like-minded individuals as humanly possible.
I’m alive to be unconditionally in love with every single moment, no matter how painful or beautiful! Selfishly, to catch a glimpse, listen, taste, and feel parts of the unknown, in search of some remnants of meaning. Unselfishly, to share all that I learn and experience along the path in hopes of providing value for others to take on their own journey. We’re alive to become the best version of ourselves, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Through this self-work, we become more able to aid those around us. I’m alive to share any knowledge, failures or wisdom that can possibly help alleviate aspects of struggle we all may face. I’m alive to help others get out of their own way, unlocking the abundance of potential we all innately have.
I’ll die on the morals I stand on…honesty, respect, integrity, kindness, compassion, generosity, empathy, gratitude, responsibility, transparency, patience, tolerance, openness, modesty, accountability, humility, resilience, and equanimity.
“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali
Such wise words. You are an old soul, Cody Golbad. A beautiful old soul and I am so very proud to know you.