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#RI-6a7aaeb2·3 months ago·
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Lookback: 2 years since leaving India

Leaving a comfortable life in US to be near parents

Felt guilty for not chasing traditional success, but watching The Odyssey gave me permission to prioritize family

What I wish I knew
"Timeline for achieving 'enough'"
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't get stuck on a comfortable island, keep rowing towards your true destination"
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