To Choose Yourself

Something my teacher @alexmagicstep told me many times:

“Tactically and strategically - choose yourself”

It is so obvious and still not clear in it’s obviousness.

Only now do I feel I truly understand what that means.

Choosing Yourself Strategically
This means making long-term choices that align with your well-being:

Exercising regularly
Seeing doctors and doing regular health checkups
Working on your own projects in the early mornings, late evenings, or weekends

These decisions build a foundation. They are investments in my future.

😬 But Tactically, It Can Be Hard
These choices don’t always feel good in the moment:

Exercise pushes your limits and challenges your laziness
Doctor visits take time and cost money
Your passion projects steal hours from sleep, family, and vacations

But you’re still choosing yourself.

Not Choosing Yourself
These are the moments we abandon ourselves, even if the strategy seems right:
Drinking alcohol just to feel socially accepted
Overworking to prove your worth or build a career
Spending time with people who don’t align with your values or interests

These are small betrayals that become big with time.
They cost more than they seem.

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