Have you ever been so excited about something you were building, creating or working towards, only to find yourself questioning whether it's all worth it somewhere along the way? There's something about the messy middle that no one really prepares you for—the fading momentum, the unexpected roadblocks and the discouragement that can make even the most meaningful pursuits feel a little less certain. Recently, I found myself wrestling with some of these very questions, and it prompted a few reflections on the unexpected challenges of pursuing something that matters.
