Some motivation for those looking to join
What’s up, dudes!
It’s been a while since I’ve been on Reddit, and I had to make a new account, but I wanted to stop by and thank everyone who contributes to this community. Before I joined, this subreddit was an incredible resource.
I still remember sitting in my car on my lunch break, scrolling through posts here while feeling completely burned out and miserable in my corporate job. I had no idea what the next few years would have in store for me.
Eventually, I committed. I trained hard, quit my job, and shipped out on an 18X contract. I knew the odds weren’t in my favor. Making it to selection—let alone getting selected and making it through the pipeline—is statistically unlikely. But I also knew that living with the regret of never trying would be far worse than failing.
Now, 2.5 years later, I’m about to walk across the stage with the next graduating class.
It’s been one of the hardest and most rewarding experiences of my life. I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside some of the smartest, toughest, and most motivated people I’ve ever met, and I know this is only the beginning. I’m excited to get to work.
For anyone reading this who’s on the fence, wondering if you should take the leap: I was you. I sat where you’re sitting, reading posts like this and wondering if I had what it took.
You’ll never know unless you try. The odds may not be in your favor, but if this is something you truly want, don’t let fear of failure make the decision for you.
Send it.