I left The Rat Race — This Is What Happened

The Rat Race That never Ends — Image Created In Canva by The Author

Growing up. It was ingrained in me. The person who had the nicest house on the street, drove the best cars, and dined at the finest restaurants, was who you wanted to strive to be. For me, I wanted to be that person. I wanted to be Them, I wanted to be THAT PERSON, and nothing less was acceptable. I worked my ass off with everything I did, and I paid the price trying to live what is referred to as the American…