1. Pushing back on someone above me
I've had moments where I disagreed with my uncles.
I told them directly there was a problem that needed to be fixed. But they dismissed it because of age. In their mind they're older, they have more experience, so they must be right.
The truth is what I was trying to correct them on was actually right. But it didn't matter. When you go directly at someone above you and say "this is wrong" they defend themselves instead of listening.
I understand now why framing matters. If I had said "this might affect us badly" instead of "you're wrong" maybe the conversation goes differently. Age and ego close ears fast. Framing keeps them open.
2. Red flag I ignored
I joined a crypto project that had warning signs from the start.
Something felt off but I told myself it wouldn't be like that. They ran a presale and asked us to buy their token. We bought. The token had no value. Then they blamed market conditions for not releasing anything.
Now their X account is dead. Their Telegram is locked no one can send messages. Complete silence.
I stayed because I wanted to believe it was real. That's the honest answer. I ignored the red flags because hope felt better than doubt.
Now I know locked Telegram plus silent X plus presale pressure equals exit immediately. No exceptions.
3. Anger vs tiredness
Right now I'm still in anger mode but not the destructive kind.
I'm angry at my situation. Where I'm from. What I've been through. The difficulties I'm still facing every day.
But that anger is actually keeping me going. Because I still believe things will change. Last year was harder than this year. This year will be easier than next year. I can see the direction even when the road is rough.
I'm building something real. Something that will last. Something that can help others who come from where I come from.
When I stop being angry and just become tired that's when I'll know I've made it. Because tiredness means I've accepted that the hard part is over.
Right now the anger means I still believe. And I do.