Sep 21 2025
Tomorrow’s just another day, right? It can wait. How easily we take it all for granted. I’ve put off making a podcast, starting a new business, and making new friends. I’ve put off being a better partner, getting more fit, and becoming a better version of myself.
Why do we put things off? It’s incredibly easy to take time for granted, to think we have an endless supply. During my career as a firefighter and paramedic, I saw way too many things that made no sense. I saw young people die tragically, and I saw fellow friends and coworkers die in the line of duty. I saw cancer take a friend in less than a year. So, if anyone should know that tomorrow is never guaranteed, it’s me.
But it’s not that simple. As humans, we love to get complacent and fall into a routine. We tend to think that tomorrow will be just like today. I’ve fallen into this trap; I’m guilty of it. That’s why it’s important to take a moment to reflect on your life from time to time. Celebrate your achievements and never stop reaching for new goals. If tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, what would you do differently? Would you have the courage to do that one thing you’ve always wanted to do? Reminding yourself that tomorrow is not guaranteed can have a profound effect on your actions. Choosing to do things now, instead of at some imaginary date, will make you a stronger person.
Even though I sometimes forget, I know that tomorrow is not guaranteed. It’s the reason I’ve learned how to invest, bought a sailboat, and left a cushy career. I’m playing the long game in life, but I’m also hyper-aware that we humans can do some badass things if we just put our minds to it. One of my greatest motivators is always trying to be a better version of myself. If tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, I’m sure as hell not waiting for perfection to put something new out there. That also means it’s not worth worrying so much about what friends, family, and other people think of you. All that matters is that you’re getting after it! Profound change happens in tiny increments. Every day that passes is wasted potential. Don’t waste that beautiful potential bucket.
There’s a world full of potential filled people. There’s only a handful that actually reach that potential.
Which one will you be?
Until next time
Jorge