G’day G’day mates,

I’ll be honest, I’m exhausted.

After 4 days at a major world conference, I’m knackered.

Over the last 100 hours, I’ve:

• Spoken at 3 events.
• Met dozens of new people.
• Absorbed new knowledge and information.
• Attended numerous dinners and social events.

This event attracted global business leaders from all around the world.

I met delegates from Japan, Malaysia, USA, UK, and many countries.

While exciting, this takes it’s toll.

I woke up this morning with a sore throat and the feeling of being hit by a bus.

My body feels heavy, and I’ve got an urge to sleep all day.

But while I’m physically tired, I feel so excited.

After an event like this, I come away with a brand new perspective.

One thing I’ve been struggling with recently is a new life mission.

Ever since leaving Australia, I’ve been on a search to reinvent myself.

I left behind an industry and a sector that I once loved.

It was such a big part of my identity and personal brand.

Starting over again felt scary.

I honestly had no idea if it would work.

But after grappling with this uncertainty for 12 months, I feel like I’ve found it.

I want to:

• Surround myself with entrepreneurs of all kinds (solopreneurs, start-ups, established).
• Base myself across Australia and Southeast Asia.
• Combine my love for research, education, and teaching.

After realizing this, I now wake up with more of a spring in my step.

This journey wasn’t easy.

But looking back, everything feels like it is *finally* clicking.

All that struggle.

The stress of uncertainty.

Sleepless nights spent thinking.

12 months later, it all feels worth it.

If you feel you like you’re going through a major life transition, keep going.

You’ll get to a point where it all comes together if you stick with it.

The price of change might feel expensive.

But the horrendous price of staying the same is often even more expensive.

Let’s Launch Together,

Michael ‘embrace the struggle’ Lim

P.S - I’m going to spend all weekend sleeping. See ya Monday 👋