He Could Have Gone Faster

He was living the dream by 17. Until it wasn’t his dream anymore.

After more than a decade in professional racing, Miron Pingasov walked away from everything he thought he was supposed to become. He chose to listen to the part of him that wanted more meaning.

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Talking with Miron made me think about how tightly we hold onto identities we never actually chose. It’s easy to confuse momentum with purpose. But when things start to feel off, we have a choice. We can keep pushing, or we can pause long enough to ask what we actually want. This episode is about that pause. And what happens after.

Three things to think about:

• You can outgrow a dream. That doesn’t mean it was wrong. It means you’ve grown.

• Early failure might be uncomfortable. But it can speed up the real learning.

• Choosing again is not a reset. It’s you making space for the next version of yourself.

Two things to ask yourself:

• What are you holding onto just because it’s familiar

• What would it look like to disappoint others and still be proud of yourself

One thing to try this week:
Write down one thing you used to want that no longer fits. Then write what you want instead.
Check in after three days. Do you feel more clear or more unsettled

🎧 Listen to Miron’s story: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com
If it resonates, share it with someone who might need a little permission to shift, too.

– Matt

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