Today was one of the most emotionally taxing days of my career.
It’s hard to put into words what it feels like when people you’ve worked with, laughed with, and seen pour their hearts into their work suddenly… aren’t there anymore.
One day, they’re part of the rhythm, the meetings, the projects. The next day, it’s just silence. No Slack messages. No quick check-ins. Just gone.
Not because they failed. Not because they weren’t good enough. In fact, some of the most passionate, dedicated people I’ve ever worked with are now facing a reality they didn’t choose.
And that’s what hurts the most.
When the Rug Gets Pulled
We like to think we have control. Over our careers, our income, our trajectory. But the truth is, sometimes the rug gets pulled out from under you, and it has nothing to do with you.
Macroeconomic trends. Market shifts. Leadership decisions. Cost-cutting.
These forces don’t care how hard you worked last week. They don’t care about the late nights, the extra hours, or the passion you brought to the table. They move like a tide—indifferent, impersonal, and unstoppable.
Watching that play out today felt like being hit by a wave I couldn’t see coming.
The Illusion of Stability
If there’s one thing I’ve learned—stability is an illusion.
You can be the top performer. You can have the best track record. You can be indispensable in your role. But when the storm comes, it doesn’t always matter.
This isn’t meant to be bleak. It’s meant to be real.
No job is permanent. No company is invincible. No one is irreplaceable.
Which brings me to the one thing you can control:
Your own safety net.
The Importance of a Financial Safety Net
Most people reading this blog might not attempt to make millions. Some might try and fail. But honestly? That’s not the point.
What is the point?
Having a financial buffer that gives you the ability to breathe when life hits you in the face.
- An emergency fund isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity (read a duty).
- Six months of living expenses isn’t just a goal. It’s a lifeline.
- Having money set aside isn’t about comfort. It’s about survival.
Because when the worst happens—and it will, at some point—you don’t want to be making decisions from a place of panic. You want to make them from a place of power.
Today, I saw people I deeply respect face uncertainty. And while I don’t know everyone’s financial situation, I can’t help but hope they’ve built themselves a cushion. Something to soften the blow.
Why This Fuels My Fire
Today shook me.
It made me realize—I never want to feel this way again.
Not for myself. Not for the people I care about.
This is why I’m doubling down on this project. Not out of ambition or ego, but out of a deep, gut-level need to create something that’s mine, something that can’t be taken away because of a decision made in a boardroom.
I want to build the kind of financial security that no market downturn can touch.
And if you’re reading this, maybe you don’t need to make millions. But if there’s one thing I hope you take from today’s post, it’s this:
Start building your safety net. Now.
Because when the rug gets pulled, you’ll be grateful you did.
Talk tomorrow.
