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Why I Told My Parents I Can’t See Them for a While
The Power of Solitude
Recently, I made one of the hardest decisions of my life.
I told my parents that I would not see them for a while.
Not because I do not love them.
But because I love them too much.
For me, that time might be one year.
For someone else, it might be two.
For others, maybe even three.
Real change does not happen overnight.
It takes sustained focus, solitude, and commitment over years, not weeks.
When you deeply care about the people around you, it is easy to lose focus on your own mission.
You try to balance work, family, and dreams all at once,and end up feeling guilty no matter what you choose.
In this episode, I talk about
Why balance can be toxic when you are still building your dream.
Why solitude is not cruelty but devotion to your future and why a few years of true focus can completely change who you become.
If you are serious about becoming a different version of yourself,this episode is for you.
By Shiori IkedaWhy I Told My Parents I Can’t See Them for a While
The Power of Solitude
Recently, I made one of the hardest decisions of my life.
I told my parents that I would not see them for a while.
Not because I do not love them.
But because I love them too much.
For me, that time might be one year.
For someone else, it might be two.
For others, maybe even three.
Real change does not happen overnight.
It takes sustained focus, solitude, and commitment over years, not weeks.
When you deeply care about the people around you, it is easy to lose focus on your own mission.
You try to balance work, family, and dreams all at once,and end up feeling guilty no matter what you choose.
In this episode, I talk about
Why balance can be toxic when you are still building your dream.
Why solitude is not cruelty but devotion to your future and why a few years of true focus can completely change who you become.
If you are serious about becoming a different version of yourself,this episode is for you.