THE NOVEMBER NOTE.

Hey hi hello,

I hope your October was truly something special (and a lil spooky)!

You can always quit. True, right? But would you have achieved what you wanted to? I ask myself this regularly.

This past month, I heard a few great things. The first—and most impactful—was the perspective that time is going to pass anyway, so you might as well spend it doing something you love or working on something worthwhile. It doesn’t matter when you start, as long as you start. If you’re even a little curious about something that could positively change your life, do it.

For instance, when I gave a three-year degree a second chance, it was because of a conversation I had with a friend’s mum in the comfort of their living room after talking about how I needed something more. What she said wasn’t anything extraordinary, just a reminder that anyone can do it. You don’t have to be particularly special to work hard—just consistent, with your future self in mind.

So, I started. At first, I was working a part-time role with what felt like full-time hours, running from uni to work. Eventually, I got really lucky—through past networking, a great offer was placed at my feet, and I snatched it up as fast as I could. I was grateful. Leaving was hard but inevitable; that newfound comfort wasn’t helping in every way I needed. I was ready for something new—what happened to be both a new home and a new job. Then came another new job, with opportunities for growth that I learned you have to ask for and be persistent about.

Long story short, keep looking for ‘projects’ that allow you to develop and apply your skills. Do it before you know how. The biggest mistake you can make is allowing your fear of messing up to stop you from even trying. Be afraid—and do it anyway.

A little reminder: nothing truly worth doing is ever easy. It will take time, you’ll be uncomfortable, and, in addition to that, you’ll feel stretched beyond your limits. Furthermore, this is where growth happens. Think back to your younger years—growing pains weren’t fun, but they allowed you to reach new heights—literally.

Here’s to moving forward—one step, one project, one brave decision at a time. The time will pass anyway, so make it count. You’ve got this.