A girlfriend, freedom, and living life from excitement

Hey mano,

The only way you get these three is by discovering the secret.

It’s hidden somewhere so familiar to you that you’ve stopped looking a long time ago.

I’m out running,

heading towards Turtle Lake. 

It’s a lake on the mountain here in the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi.

Still being in the city center, I see a horde of people walking in the street.

Must be because of the election that happens in a few days.

I’ve been on this run before, so I’m trying to do it without looking at Google Maps.

You know, like us, guys prefer doing stuff with minimal instructions and by ourselves. Even if we mess it up.

And I do.

Turning right at a crossroad, I can’t tell if I’m supposed to go up or continue going right. The sun is setting, and as we’re far into autumn, it will get dark pretty soon.

I need to decide before it turns into an early Halloween

I’m tempted to check the phone and get it over with, but something within me is telling me otherwise.

I’m presented with a choice that would determine my future.

If I continue right, I could end up going the wrong way.

Checking the phone would have me go the right way, and it feels safe.

Hesitation kicks in

You know what I mean right?

I look up, and there is an arrow spray painted on the wall which is pointing to the right.

Synchronicity, Universe, or whatever you want to call it — I'm feeling excited to follow it.

I’m about to go when the self-doubt kicks in

“There is no point, I’m just going to waste my time”

”There is nothing over there for me”

”I need to continue so I can get to the mountain”

It’s getting darker as the sun is sharing the last rays of light for the day.

Time to make a decision

That’s when one of my principles hits me

“It’s better to be authentic and fail, than fake and win”

I go with the excitement.

I start running

And not just normal running

I’ve turned into a gazelle, dancing across the road

The air is fresher, my legs are moving quicker and I’m happier.

I see my dream car and photograph it.

I run past a beautiful girl, turn around to approach, and create a connection with her.

I’m sitting here writing you this because the whole experience inspired me.

You already know the secret.

The next best step lies in your desire, and it’s the fear, the feeling of safety, that is blocking you.

But, my friend, the “safety” is not safer than the “unsafe”

Because once you go with your excitement, you’re backed by Life.

Only your mind is telling you otherwise, and your mind, compared to Life, is very limited. So when you follow your mind, you decide to go into comfort.

That’s when you become outcome-dependent,

feeling resentment when approaching a girl and she doesn’t give love.

Choosing to follow your mind in these scenarios,

ends up in becoming a pick-up artist who is trying to sleep with girls to feel better about himself.

And trust me when I say that even if you do sleep with many girls, you don’t feel good about yourself.

Not for long.

The way to find a girl who wakes up and kisses you.

Who loves you for who you are, whether you’re feeling high or low.

Is the same way you pursue your mission in life,

waking up with a purpose and feeling grateful for the opportunity to do so.

Your only obstacle is your fear, and you overcome it by getting familiar with the unknown.

It’s an exciting process, and if you want help with that, feel free to reach out.

Are you ready to make the step?

Edin