A Lifelong Mistake I Learned the Hard Way, So You Don’t Have To

Ron Markley
2 min readFeb 6, 2024
Photo by Ludemeula Fernandes on Unsplash

Last year, I found myself scratching my head, thinking, “How do I level up faster? What piece am I missing?”

So, I did everything, from walking to washing dishes to waiting for a lightbulb moment.

And boom! It hit me.

One lifelong mistake of mine has been not networking with others.

My personality has hindered my networking efforts.

This is me:

  • Prone to harsh talk
  • Prefers solitude to social gatherings
  • Hesitant to initiate conversations

I’m aware of my flaws. I often hurt others’ hearts by telling them unwelcome truths.

I recall warning someone, “Playing NFT games is like running a red light. You might make it through the first, second, and third times, but who knows if you’ll crash on the fourth?”

Their response was:

“Hell no, you just don’t want me to be rich, do you?”

Now, 99% of NFTs are worthless trash.

My opinion, whether right or wrong, is irrelevant.

I’ve already severed connections with my blunt words.

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