How Letting Go Can Change Your Life Fast!

July 26, 2025

🔥 Burn the Boat: Why Playing It Safe Is the Real Risk

Are you clinging to something that gives you “just enough” security… but robs you of the life you actually want?

Maybe it’s a job that pays the bills but drains your soul. Maybe it’s a routine, a title, or a fallback plan that you’ve convinced yourself you have to keep. But let’s be real: it’s your safety boat — and if you ever want to conquer the life you deserve, you need to burn it.

⚓ What Does “Burn the Boat” Even Mean?

The term comes from the story of Spanish commander Hernán Cortés. When his men landed in the New World, he ordered them to burn their ships. Why? Because there was no going back. The only option left was forward — to fight, to win, to survive. That’s the power of commitment. That’s what burning the boat looks like.

đź’¬ A Real-Life Wake-Up Call

I recently spoke with a long-time friend who’s worked in HVAC for over 20 years. He’s a family man, skilled, and even has a registered side business. But when I asked him if he loves his job, his answer came fast and firm: “No.”

He’s just waiting to retire before he really starts living.

That hit me hard. Why wait for “someday” when you’ve already got the dream in your hands?

⏱️ You Have More Time Than You Think

Let’s do some quick math:

  • There are 168 hours in a week.
  • Subtract 50 hours for work + commute.
  • Subtract 70 hours for sleep, eating, and personal care.

That still leaves you with 48 hours every single week.

That’s six full workdays of time to build your dream while keeping your current job. Use that time to:

  • Learn a new skill.
  • Build your side hustle.
  • Create your future — piece by piece.

💡 Don’t Quit Tomorrow — Plan It Smart

I’m not saying drop everything right now. I’m saying:

  • Start saving 6–12 months of expenses.
  • Develop a skill that earns.
  • Use free time to build your confidence and capacity.

When the time is right, you’ll walk away with a plan — not just a wish.

❤️ Love It or Leave It

If you love your job — amazing. Grow in it, climb, lead. But if you don’t, and you’re just showing up for a paycheck, that’s not life — that’s survival.

Burn the boat.

đź‘Ł Final Thought

You were not born to live paycheck to paycheck, waiting for “one day.” You were born to make an impact. And that starts with commitment. Burn the small boat, so you can build the ship that carries you to the future you’ve been dreaming of.