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The burden of opportunity
How to handle all of the choices life can present
Growing up I had every opportunity offered to me. I had supportive parents, a network of friends, and an excellent educational background that prepared me for the “real world.”
Despite having the opportunity to go anywhere and be anything, I had decided to stay in the same area I grew up in as a young professional. Following closely in the footsteps of my family and firmly planted my roots in Southeast Michigan.
It seemed like a no-brainer. All of my friends and family were around, I loved the area and could very easily form a vision for the rest of my life.
During this time, I had never been more confident in myself. I felt like I was exactly where I wanted to be and doing what I should be doing. I embraced the “Michigan” culture and felt a strong connection to the area.
Eventually, through an opportunity at work, I relocated to Seattle, an area of the country much different than the flyover states of the midwest. Instead of embracing the change, I became more rooted in my belief that I belonged back home. That it was “who I was” and to spend an extended period of time away would rob me of my full potential.
This is not to say I didn’t enjoy my time in Seattle, it just always felt…
