What if you could go back and tell your younger self that nothing is fixed—that it’s okay to start over, fail big, or follow the road with no map? This episode is for anyone who's ever felt stuck, boxed in, or unsure of what’s possible.

I start with some listener feedback—less screen, more presence—and clear up a small misunderstanding about where this podcast might be headed. (Spoiler: I’m still the one reading my essays.)

Then I read a story that traces the messy, meandering path from mechanical engineering dropout to would-be physics teacher to guy learning to fly planes after riding south with a redhead and a Harley in tow.

It’s about movement. Reinvention. And the moments when you realize you're finally becoming who you were always meant to be.

If you're navigating your own fork in the road—or just wondering what could’ve been—this one’s for you.

Read the original essay on Medium here:

https://medium.com/age-of-empathy/i-wish-high-school-me-knew-anything-was-possible-65e079b60e93?sk=9b83babb93043eff78b02d0180d108b2

For more essays, episodes, and ways to connect, check out the Authbition website here:

https://www.authbition.com/