In this episode, I explore the real cost of becoming the person you are meant to be. This conversation is rooted in honesty, growth, and purpose—touching on the uncomfortable truth that transformation often requires sacrifice.
I open up about my personal battle with depression, the unrealistic expectations I placed on myself in my early 20s, and the survival mindset that kept me stuck. I share how I had to unlearn harmful habits, distance myself from certain people, and finally start showing up for the version of me that was waiting on the other side of change.
This is not just about motivation. This is about reality. It is about becoming someone new by first being brave enough to let go of who you used to be. If you are currently surviving more than you are living, this message is for you.
At the end of the day, it’s always you versus you.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Reflecting on 100K views and early milestones
03:40 – Struggling with unrealistic expectations
08:10 – Depression and the cost of internal pressure
13:20 – Releasing relationships that no longer aligned
18:00 – Breaking out of the survival mindset
23:15 – Letting go of your former self to grow
28:00 – Overcoming social anxiety and building faith
32:45 – Final message: You are worth more than survival
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