Face life so you can pursue it

Do you remember that feeling when you were young, when the desire to do something new or exciting was enough to get you moving without a second thought? For me, that was skateboarding. The moment the idea of landing a new trick came to mind, I’d grab my board and head outside. But there was a catch: I had to finish my chores first. My parents gave me some flexibility—I didn’t have to get everything done in one day—but if I chose to delay, I couldn’t go outside. So, without hesitation, I’d knock out all my chores, eager to get back on my board. There was a drive in me, a determination to do what needed to be done so I could pursue what I loved.

Fast forward to adulthood, and I find myself wondering where that drive went. The passion is still there—I have things I want to achieve, like this blog and podcast—but now, the responsibilities feel different. They seem heavier, more like obstacles than tasks to be quickly handled. And instead of just getting them done, I often find myself procrastinating, using those responsibilities as an excuse not to chase after what I truly want.

It’s a strange realization, looking in the mirror and understanding that “later” has become now. All the things I’ve put off could’ve already been done, and I could be focused on what really matters to me. But instead, I let life get in the way, delaying my passions for another day. And while I haven’t completely conquered this habit, I’m becoming more aware of it. I’ve let procrastination hold me back for years, even when it comes to something as important to me as this blog and podcast.

But here’s the thing—I’m working on it. I’m trying to face my responsibilities head-on, just like I did as a kid, so I can get back to what truly drives me. It’s not easy, and I’m far from perfect at it, but I’m making progress. And that’s the key: progress.

As kids, we knew how to balance our responsibilities with our passions. We got things done because we knew that was the only way to do what we really wanted. That drive doesn’t have to disappear as we grow older. Yes, our responsibilities have grown, but so have our dreams. The challenge is to find that balance again—to be responsible adults who still chase after what we love with the same intensity we had as children.

So let’s get back to that. Let’s do what needs to be done so we can focus on what truly matters. Let’s stop letting life be an excuse and start living with the same drive we had when we were kids. After all, growing up doesn’t mean losing our passion—it means learning how to channel it, even amidst the responsibilities.