reading this feels like a sudden, grounding reality check for anyone who has ever built an identity around their hustle (me). It reallllyyyy forced me to look at my own hands and realise that the comfort of just being "good at the tool" is officially over. wow!
Darina, that’s the shift. Early on, being “good at the tool” buys you safety. Then the tool gets cheap and what’s left is taste, judgment and what you choose to stand for when nobody’s watching.
Great article. Enjoying your point of view on the world a lot. Subbed. Stay connected!
reading this feels like a sudden, grounding reality check for anyone who has ever built an identity around their hustle (me). It reallllyyyy forced me to look at my own hands and realise that the comfort of just being "good at the tool" is officially over. wow!
Darina, that’s the shift. Early on, being “good at the tool” buys you safety. Then the tool gets cheap and what’s left is taste, judgment and what you choose to stand for when nobody’s watching.