09/02/2026
September 2nd
The day of change. This is arguably the most impactful day of my life. Last year on this day, I decided to take a chance on myself and quit my corporate job with 0 clients. I was tired of the corporate lifestyle and I needed a change. I have always been working out and passionate about fitness and health. So it felt like a no brainer to give it a shot. But I committed to it leaving behind an okay salary for $0 at the start.
A few hours later after I got home from quitting. I got a phone call that no one should ever get. I found out that my grandpa had committed su***de. We had known for some time that he was struggling with alcoholism, but never thought it would come to this.
This event alone has made me focus and preach on mental health and the importance of speaking up. You are not weak, you are not alone, talk to someone.
Ever since this day, I decided I was not going to drink alcohol. I never had a problem with it myself, but after reflecting on it, I saw that it didn’t enhance my life in any way. I can have fun without it. I can and do still go out with my friends and stay sober. I have seen alcohol destroy and take so many people’s lives. There’s just no point for me to take part.
