John Pierre reflects on achieving a long-sought goal only to feel empty and exhausted. He reminds himself that the expected relief never came, urges appreciation for his current life, and emphasizes that he's close to the meaningful impact he actually wants.
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Hey, future JP. Behind all the excitement, all the hype, all the tiredness— no tears, actually, but lots of prayer— and some of the disappointment you felt this week, you've done it. The thing you set out to do, you've done. You don't feel any different, and you're burning because you thought when you got here you were going to feel better, and that sucks. And all you want to do is tell anybody who's just like, enjoy your life where it is now because it really may not get better. And the place you're at now, you might have dreamed of once upon a time. And you're actually not telling anyone, you're just telling future you. Really, you're telling present you. In any case, you're doing great. Head up. God's blessed you with an amazing team. Even though it's challenging, you're growing day on day. Get your sleep. You need it. You are human. And at the end of all this, you're changing people's lives. People appreciate you and the work you've done. And if I could give you one piece of advice, it's keep on going no matter how hard it feels, because you're there. You're so freaking close.