Courageously Junked

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The tides have turned or so it seems. After months of living the life, reality has set in for Stubborn Talent (ST). However, ST got an unexpected response, as the door was shut in his face. So, now, he has to rethink his strategy of how he will address the problems he suddenly found himself in.

When ST decided to explore freedom, he went through the journey without thinking of his responsibilities. Abruptly, ST chose his liberation over a flourishing career. One moment he was the prized gem of the network, but then, one morning, ST packed up and left. His projects and endorsements were severely affected. He just did not show up for work one day, the next, and until he gave signals that he was dropping everything.

Only a powerful factor, more motivating that money, could make someone do such a brave act, which is to leave everything behind. ST chose to pursue love even if that meant isolating himself and condemning his world. The public feasted on his antics, which were opposite of what the public had thought of him to be based on the image he projected. From the boy-next-door, ST was despised for behaving without care.

Family and friends were alarmed as ST had indeed changed. From living a frugal life, they were surprised to learn that he has been allegedly recklessly spending his earnings. All money was going out to a lavish lifestyle. ST overlooked the fact that he ditched endorsements, which he had to pay part of given that his behavior might have violated certain provisions in the contract. Worse, he had no stable source of earnings. What worried his circle was that he might resort to selling his properties later on.

After some time, ST realized that since he was having a family of his own and his resources were dwindling, he had to wake up. When he had the chance, he requested if he could have a meeting with Influential Insider (II), who was his mentor since he started his career. II granted the meeting and gave answers that ST probably half-expected. ST asked if he could have work. Bluntly, II said there was no offer for him now and even in the near future.

When his family learned about this setback, all they could do was blame him and His Partner (HP). They assumed that HP influenced ST to be carefree and live with a YOLO attitude. Unlike HP who was born rich, ST started from the bottom, as he was a nobody when he was discovered. His patience and dedication to his career as well as his talent and charm gave his family a better life. Now, things seem to be in jeopardy. Allegedly, a family member is sick and ST can only do so much.

As to the next move of ST, perhaps he might have to plan cautiously. Obviously, II was teaching ST a painful life lesson, which could really test his loyalty. II knows the value of ST, but pride is at stake as well as setting examples to prevent other celebrities from following.

‘In life, if you are intelligent, you are admired. If you are wealthy, you are envied. If you are powerful, you are feared. But if you're blessed with a good heart, you are remembered, always. It's not about the wealth, power, and intellect, but the LEGACY in life behind those people you've touched.’ - Unknown

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