Listen, sometimes people question my life goals and ambitons, “What are you doing with yourself, Joshua?” “Are you going back to school?” “You need to get your shit together, you’re too old to not have a plan and make something of yourself.”

I appreciate what you may consider friendly advice or constructive criticism of my decisions, but this post is to tell you to take your advice and go fuck yourself.

I am a very intelligent dude. I could be going to college for a number of things and getting better grades than most of you. I could be driving a nice car, working or interning for a promising career, earning a hefty 401k so I can retire early and buy a bunch of excessive material things. However, none of that has any significance to me. I understand that most people my age have been brainwashed to pursue the “American Dream” and are doing a great job of it. Unfortunately, we don’t share the same dreams.

I am broke, I sleep on couches, I work shitty dead end jobs, I buy booze with pockets of change, I eat ramen and tv dinners, and I do all of those things by choice. Because I play music and nothing else really matter to me.  Last year I visited 30 of the 50 states because of music, I’ve met thousands of kids who I’ve connected with on levels that I would otherwise have not. I’ve seen and done things that I’ve only dreamed about and that’s what makes it worth it.

So next time you question my decisions or wish better for me, please don’t. I’m content and confident with where I am right now because I’m pursuing what a lot of you don’t have the talent or courage to ever attempt. 

Cheers.