The Day I Realized I Wasn’t Happy (Despite Having It All)

Hello my lovely readers,

I’m both excited and a bit nervous to share something new with you. After much reflection, I’m launching a newsletter called “Failing Forward to Happiness.” This project has been a significant part of my journey(and super close to my heart), and I want to bring you along as I explore what it means to find true fulfillment and happiness.

It all started in September 2021. I was standing at the gate of Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge, trying to get the perfect Instagram picture. After countless attempts (thanks to my patient friend Emmanuel Quainoo ), we finally got it. But as I looked at the picture and then turned to Emmanuel, I said:

“I feel unhappy, even though I’m standing in one of the best universities in the world. I still feel incomplete. There’s something missing. I feel dark. I feel empty inside.”

Emmanuel looked at me, confused. How could someone in my position feel this way? That moment sparked a deep journey into understanding happiness beyond external achievements.

In “Failing Forward to Happiness,” I’ll share:

• Personal Stories of Failure: Honest reflections on my struggles and what they’ve taught me.
• Surprising Lessons Learned: Insights from navigating setbacks and redefining what success means.
• Redefining Values: How I’m working to understand and align with my authentic self.
• A Glimpse into My Day-to-Day Life: From my routines and habits to the small daily victories and challenges, you’ll get an inside look at how I navigate this ongoing journey.
• Achievements vs. Fulfillment: How I pursued top achievements and realized that while they are significant, they are not the only things that define a fulfilling life.

This newsletter isn’t just about self-improvement; it’s about embracing the messiness of the journey and finding real fulfillment beyond the accolades. You’ll get to know more about my daily life, the highs and lows of my personal growth, and how I’m striving to live authentically every day.

If you’re interested in exploring this imperfect yet rewarding journey with me while learning bite-sized information for everyday personal growth, I’d love for you to subscribe and join the conversation. Let’s embrace our failures, learn from them, and become the best versions of ourselves.

Happy Monday!