The happiest I've ever been
2 days ago
- #personal growth
- #happiness
- #coaching
- The author found happiness as a youth basketball coach in early 2020, filling a void left by their unfulfilling desk job.
- Initially an assistant coach, they unexpectedly became the head coach, drafting a team of six kids and leading them to a near-undefeated season.
- Coaching allowed the author to help kids grow in skill and confidence, which in turn boosted their own confidence and performance in other areas of life.
- The author reflects on the reasons for their happiness: helping kids, being in the real world, having control, and loving basketball.
- The season was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the experience left a lasting positive impact.
- The author contrasts this fulfilling experience with the emptiness felt in the tech industry, questioning the value of scalable products over personal fulfillment.
- They express hope for a future where people find happiness beyond sitting in front of screens all day.