Seeing others achieve great success in their 20s and 30s influenced that desire to retire early.
I thought when I reached 40, I should be able to jump out of the corporate world and will be looking after my own business already.
As I approached my 30s, the pressure began to weigh on me.
But reality hit me. With a growing family, starting a business without any guaranteed income is a risk I cannot afford to take. My savings were not enough to sustain me and the family for a potentially long period without a salary.
Not about my timing
As I was pondering those thoughts, something changed within me. I was reminded that it’s not about my timing, but God’s perfect timing. Yes, I can plan anything I want, but if it’s not aligned with God’s purpose, it won’t happen as I see it.
So I stopped looking at other’s timelines and stopped chasing society’s expectations. I learned that it is wiser not to let the pressure of society or the success of other millennials and Gen Zs discourage me.
Different timelines
We all have different paths, different timelines, different responsibilities, and different purposes. I shifted to fully trusting God’s timing instead, knowing that He has proven His faithfulness in my life many times in the past.
Letting go of the need to rush brings unexplainable peace. Knowing that God’s plan will eventually prevail brings comfort.
