It’s Noisy Out There

Is it just me, or does the world feel extra noisy these days? I don't even need to inventory all the crazy situations and scenarios playing out locally, nationally, or globally. Things are intense right now! People are anxious and scared, and it feels like the ratchet is turning ever so, tightening our society one click at a time.

In just the past week, I've talked to multiple people (sane, normal, rational people) who are starting to unwind. The fear of the what-if has taken its toll, and that anxiety is manifesting in questionable decisions.

I think we need to stay true to the plan. Whatever your plan is, stay true. Now is not the time to throw your goals, plans, progress, and ideas into the trash. No rash decisions are necessary. You've worked too hard to let a moment of weakness or vulnerability cause it all to unravel.

If you're paying off debt, keep going.

If you're trying to top off your emergency fund, keep going.

If you're trying to lean into generosity, keep going.

If you're trying to lock in your investing behavior, keep going.

If you're trying to get on the same page as your spouse, keep going.

If you're trying to pursue work that matters, keep going.

If you're trying to create something beautiful, keep going.

Please, please, please don't let the noise around you knock you off course. Stay true. Practice the art of discipline, consistency, and persistence. The noise we're experiencing may create challenges in some form or fashion, but it doesn't define you. Even if other people set a torch to their finances, dreams, goals, progress, and relationships, it doesn't mean you have to. Stay true.

It's noisy out there. Don't let it overwhelm you. You got this.

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