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When Instagram was sold to Facebook for $1 billion a few years later, we reminisced what could have been; convinced we had simply been one skilled software engineer away from becoming legends in Silicon Valley.

In the ensuing years following my accident, my physical and logistical limitations led to a nosedive in my confidence of my abilities to drum up creative ideas, crunch numbers, and problem-solve. I began to wonder who I was without a definitive clear path to the business success I’d thought was rightfully mine. Visit this site usfinancer.com

When I wrote last month about 4 books I’ve read this year, I hesitated including business as one of the categories. I felt as if I was no longer qualified to share my analysis on the subject. An area of my life that for years I felt such confidence in all of a sudden felt like a weakness and an insecurity.

Sleeping better the past few months has allowed for a clarity of mind that was lacking for the past few years. With spasticity and shoulder pain still inhibiting my ability to stay up in my wheelchair for any extended period of time, I recently began searching for other avenues to get back into the world of business.

Beyond my current part-time remote roles, options were much more limited than I realized. Searching for momentum, I fielded a call from a headhunter looking to fill a role I was not quite qualified for. Though nothing materialized from the interaction, I was glad for the interview experience and the opportunity to learn more about an established company, but I still felt aimless.

It’s easy to look over my shoulder at my peers. Without donning a fancy title or cashing a fat paycheck, I often wonder what am I accomplishing? Am I doing anything worthwhile?

I often lose sight of my physical limitations and fixate on my inability to “keep up,” especially in group settings with friends. It is tempting to believe, “They probably think I am just lazy,” as I retreat into the corner in an attempt to draw attention away from myself.

But recently I have begun to realize that by being so concerned with how people may see me, I am actually doing a disservice to those who are truly seeing God in a new light through hearing my story. Fear of what people think leads me to gradually retreat into the distance, away from the vulnerability I have proclaimed to be so important.

Why do I care so much what others think? Why am I so uptight about how my situation “looks” to others?

In The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness, Tim Keller makes it clear that this mindset will not be of much benefit to me. As defined by Keller, a “self-forgetful” person does not think any more or less of themselves than they should- they simply think of themselves less. I don’t need to worry about what others are taking away from my situation. I can leave that in God’s hands. The gist of 1 Corinthians 4: 3 – 4 is this: “I don’t care what you think about me. I don’t even care what I think. All that matters is what God thinks.”

Rather than hiding, I believe it’s my job to share what God continues to do in my life no matter what trials or setbacks may come my way. In order to do this, I cannot be concerned with what others think.

It’s okay to admit challenges I face. It’s okay to not measure up to some figurative bar that no one is actually comparing me to. Giving myself grace is crucial to avoid wandering down this dangerous path once again. Thankfully, accolades and success do not define who I am and I can move forward with my head held high.

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