Tonight I forced myself to list the biggest threats to my plan. Getting them on paper makes them easier to manage—and harder to ignore.
Felony Stigma
Some employers won’t touch me, and some investors won’t fund me. That’s just the landscape now. I can’t change their first reaction, but I can control the facts I present and the follow‑through that backs them up.
Self‑Doubt & Negative Loops
There are late nights when I wonder, Will I ever get back to where I was? If I let that question run unchecked, motivation starts to fade. Counter‑move: journal the doubt, set a tiny task, finish it, and prove the loop wrong.
Hiring Barriers
Background checks flag convictions within seconds. I need a short, honest pitch—tested and rehearsed—that explains the offense, the lessons, and the value I bring now. No rambling, no excuses.
Patience & Rejection
Plenty of “no” is coming. The discipline will be staying calm through the grind, logging each rejection, and moving to the next lead without carrying extra baggage.
Family Support
On the good side, my parents and siblings are steady. Weekly calls keep everyone aligned and keep me grounded.
Romantic Life
Relationship plans stay on hold until my life is 100 percent stabilized. One variable at a time.
Unknown Unknowns
Health issues, market swings—things I can’t forecast. The defense is a cushion: savings, multiple income streams, and a willingness to pivot fast.
Writing this out calms the noise. Each threat has a counter‑measure, even if some are still rough drafts. Tomorrow I’ll tighten the hiring pitch and sketch a savings target for the rest of the year.
