"Culinary Crossroads": Time to Get Out of The Comfort Zone

I was a devoted Tupac fan during my high school days. His music not only assisted me in improving my English (as a non-native speaker) but also allowed me to resonate with many of his lyrics. Consequently, some of his words are still etched in my memory.

I wouldn't claim that I've led a wretched life or that poverty has been a constant companion, but I have had my fair share of financial struggles and have often lived on the edge. The recent bear market posed a significant challenge, especially as I depend entirely on crypto. Hence, my optimism revolves around the anticipation of an impending altcoin season.

Nevertheless, the market doesn't operate on optimism alone, and languishing within your comfort zone is unlikely to lead to personal growth. On the contrary, stepping out of your comfort zone can propel you "ahead of the curve."

It's been six years since I bid farewell to the conventional 9-5 work routine, and when I made that decision, my fervent hope was to avoid ever returning to it. For most of my life, I held jobs that I detested, and in some cases, despised, which ultimately led to a breakdown and a period of mental turmoil. This was the result of enduring years of unrelenting stress and tension.

The crypto world, and specifically Hive, emerged as a source of healing for me, and I remain exceedingly grateful for everything that crypto has offered. However, as the introductory lyrics suggest, "bitch niggaz do what they can do," and that's me. My hopes and dreams abound, but I lack the means to make them a reality, and, for the past few years, I have lacked the courage to take chances.

I have been fearful of falling into the same pitfalls I experienced in the past, which has caused me to settle for comfort and less. Tonight, a friend extended a business proposition, and I am contemplating accepting it. I am torn because, as a rule, I prefer not to engage in business with friends. Moreover, it is a domain I have never ventured into.

This friend is planning to open a small burger restaurant in his city and is considering expanding the business to my hometown as well, provided it proves to be lucrative. He has offered me a partnership in the restaurant he plans to open in my town. While I lack experience in the restaurant management field, I do possess effective managerial skills and have harbored dreams of holding such a role at some point in my life.

The offer is tantalizing because my friend is providing all the financial backing, and my role would primarily entail assisting in the management of the business. In return, I would receive half of the profits, which, in my opinion, is an enticing prospect.

This is uncharted territory for me, and it appears to be the missing piece of my life's puzzle, offering a valuable and novel experience. The proposed location for the restaurant, situated right across the E70, one of the country's busiest roads, heightens my belief in the business's potential for success.

I have yet to provide my friend with an answer, but there is a part of me that is inclined to take him up on this offer. What are your thoughts?

Thanks for your attention,
Adrian