Sahil Bloom
Sahil Bloom

@SahilBloom

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A gift from my parents that I will cherish forever:
“So you may always know where your true north lies.”
Inevitably, we all encounter chaos that will test us.
 
It’s easy to lose ourselves in these moments. Like a climber caught in a blizzard, we lose all points of reference, and wander aimlessly, praying for the storm to subside.
 
Knowing your true north allows you to outlast.
A great reminder to focus on direction, not speed.
It’s better to go slowly in the right direction than fast in the wrong one.
I feel like the art of giving a thoughtful, creative gift is an old fashioned thing that we need to bring back.
It’s such a cool way to give something that lasts and is remembered.
My parents rock. Moments like this are why we moved back East to live closer to them.
I might start collecting old, antique compasses.
Such cool devices and each one has its own story.
What adventurer used it to find their treasure?
What father used it to find their way home?
An item with infinite stories.
My “true north” will always be my family.
I try to ground every big decision in whether it would make my son proud and how it would impact my very precious time with him.
Assessing opportunities through that lens has brought immense clarity into my life.
That has meant saying no to almost every new opportunity that comes my way.
We’re lucky if we get 15 years of special time with our kids. The value of my time during that window is high.
I want to coach his teams and be there for all of it, just like my dad was for me.

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