Why I actually hate vacations

A life of leisure is hell.

A life of purpose and adventure is heaven.

The math teacher lied to you. Your guidance counselor lied to you. Even your parents might have lied to you.

They said to chase comfort. To avoid challenge. To take the easy path.

Pure leisure destroys the human spirit. It's science. Our brains are wired for conquest, not comfort.

Look at the most "successful" retirees. The ones who go all-in on leisure? They deteriorate fast. The ones who start new ventures, mentor others, and tackle fresh challenges? They thrive.

We're often taught as kids that leisure is the ultimate goal and that hard work or challenge is something to avoid.

The truth? It's the opposite.

It's always worth it.

The sooner you learn that, the sooner you're free.

This hits different when you're building something meaningful. Pure relaxation sounds great until you realize it's killing your momentum.

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Look at every major company decline. It wasn't overwork that killed them. It was complacency.

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Keep pushing,
Eric