Did my ship sail without me?

Ted Prodromou
2 min readMay 15, 2024

From your response, my last post about my post-vacation blues resonated with some of you.

It’s been a while since I shared my thoughts, and I’ve had some time to reflect on the experience.

I think my ship might have sailed, but not in the way I initially thought.

For years, I believed that my purpose was to grow my business, to be the best at what I do, and to find fulfillment through professional success.

But during those three weeks in Europe, something shifted.

The absence of business ideas and the lack of stress about work felt strange at first, but then it hit me:

Maybe this is what life is really about.

Instead of filling my notebook with business strategies, I filled my heart with memories, laughter, and a newfound appreciation for the simple things in life.

I realized that my ship wasn’t sailing away from me; it was merely taking a detour to a destination I hadn’t considered before.

This unexpected journey has led me to question my priorities and to rethink what truly matters.

I’m starting to understand that there’s more to life than constantly hustling and chasing success.

It’s about finding balance, nurturing relationships, and embracing the moments that bring us genuine joy.

So, while I was experiencing a Blue Monday, I’m also feeling a sense of excitement and possibility.

I’m ready to explore this new path and see where it leads me.

I’m not entirely sure what the future holds, but I know that I want to create a life that aligns with my values and allows me to be present for the people and experiences that truly matter.

I invite you to join me on this journey of self-discovery and reflection.

Let’s redefine success on our own terms and create lives that are rich in purpose, passion, and fulfillment.

As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences.

Feel free to hit reply and share your own moments of realization or the ways in which you’re rethinking your priorities.

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Ted Prodromou
Ted Prodromou

Written by Ted Prodromou

Award-winning, best-selling author of Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn for Business and Ultimate Guide to Twitter. Get free LinkedIn tips at www.YourLinkedInCoach.com

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