#NerdsUnite: Never Settle
<editorsnote> Nerds, meet my buddy Eric. He is a MAASSTTEERRR social dynamics expert that will be talking about his experiences in the field from both an expert, and experience perspective. He's not just saying "this is how to get the girl" he's here to share his actual life stories and lessons learned from them. I only have one more thing left to say ... HIT IT ERIC !!</editorsnote>
#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @Redolpho
Can I just say that I think 27 will be the craziest year of my life? It’s three in the morning and I am finishing an 18 hour day. I’ve had a very reflective day. We have so little time on this planet and I don’t want to waste a minute of it. The summer is already over and I feel like I missed out on sooooo much even though I have accomplished more this year than I ever have in my life.
It’s been two years since I decided that I was going to be an entrepreneur. I left a job as a mortgage banker where I was very good at what I did and was making very good money. I had no idea what I was going to do but I just started doing. I took any job where I could work under someone badass or take a more senior role and learn new skills. On my way to where I am at now I have taken many jobs that paid me little to nothing. My sacrifices have meant that I have missed many fun nights, sold or gotten rid of all my belongings except my guitar, road bike and two bags of clothes. I am a believer in paying your dues but at the same time I can’t spend any more time missing out on life. Today I watched a video from a pool party that my friend throws at The Standard and the fact that another summer of my 20’s had passed me by became so apparent. All the smiles on people’s faces as they enjoyed the sun of downtown LA made me realize that enough is enough.
I found a home in being a social dynamics coach. So many people told me after watching me in social situations that I should be a teacher. I am a jack of all trades but only a master of one. I can teach guys how to be amazing socially and especially so with women. The workshops that Jen and I have taught have changed the lives of the people who took them forever and we’ve only taught the first half of our two part course. This opportunity to make a difference in the world is something beautiful. It’s an opportunity to do something substantial and to be remembered. With that being said I don’t even think that I am at my best yet. When I actually had a social life I was even better. I was in the trenches 4 or 5 nights a week. I was constantly meeting amazing new people, sharpening my skills and waking up with a smile on my face. I need more of this.
I am such an ambitious person and I refuse to settle. I can’t continue living a life that is not of my choosing. I committed myself to independence and I will achieve it. There are decisions that will have to be made. Walking the path less traveled is easier said than done and I am still finding the strength to lead myself down the path that will make me happy. I wish that I could talk more about the details but that will have to wait until later. For now I am making a commitment to you and myself that I am going to take the necessary steps to live a life of both meaning and fulfillment.
Thanks again for reading, being able to have this therapeutic avenue of expression means so much. If you’re reading this and you’re unhappy with social life reach out to me. I’ll answer your questions here on TNTML. Or even better sign up for one of our workshops! There are ways to take the workshops for FREE as well so email me if you have questions. I am here waiting for you to step up and make a change. As you know I understand about making hard decisions but I promise you that Jen and I will change your life for the better.
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If you’d like to share your stories please feel free to tweet me at @redolpho or email me at eric dot rudolph dot carrillo at gmail dot com