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For a couple months after I finished my Masters program, I was diligently looking for a full-time job.

I was told that was what came after school and I had no reason not to believe that’s what came next.

Before graduating I was already thinking about entrepreneurship, however I hadn’t planned on diving into it. 

My plan was to get a full-time job while trying to build my own brand on the side.

Then something happened…

THE COVID LOCKDOWNS.

This brought my search to a screeching halt. 

But it also brought the chance for me to deeply reflect on my life goals.

A month after the lockdown began, I started the TNP blog, and the rest is history.

While many were panicking and stockpiling toilet paper, I was learning, growing, and developing.

Because the normal flow of things was briefly stopped by Covid, I was able to spend a lot of time alone, deeply meditating on what it was I wanted.

And this changed the entire direction of my life. 

Through darkness came light.

Through isolation came self-realization.

You see, it can be VERY HARD to think on your own without being influenced by others if you’re out and about on a daily basis. 

Whether it’s school, work, or leisure, being around others can make it hard for us to focus on what we WANT and NEED. 

Spending time alone to deeply reflect on your life and meditate can be immensely advantageous.

Sure, we’re not always going to have a lockdown to force us into isolation, but you must go into your own periods of self-isolation.

Even if it’s only for a couple hours a day. 

You might be shocked at what being alone might reveal to you about yourself!

Being around others can be great and is necessary at times, but being alone can be just as great and potentially even more beneficial to you than being around others.

-Ryan, Persona Coach

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