On a bitterly cold February morning, Matt reflects on what it really means to choose a path — and stay on it. As he prepares for a long-form interview with David Kalinowski and revisits The Sacrifice Paradox, he explores why meaningful work almost always requires letting something go. From building a company piece by piece to resisting the pull of comparison, this episode is about honoring your own timeline, accepting the trade-offs that come with purpose, and trusting that the road you’re on doesn’t have to be universal to be right. A thoughtful meditation on sacrifice, alignment, and the quiet confidence that comes from knowing, this path is mine.

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