Because the more steps you take forward, the further you get from the old version of yourself, the one who was running on empty, trying to be everything to everyone, and losing yourself in the process.

Let me set the scene: I had a meeting about my upcoming event on October 26th. Business meeting. Professional. You know, the kind where you're supposed to talk logistics, plans, all that responsible adult stuff. And then there was him, the person I was meeting with. Not my usual guy, but a fill in.