6.01.25: Loyalty

I used to think loyalty meant sticking with something no matter what — a friend, a brand, a plan. But I’ve learned that real loyalty isn’t about staying forever. It’s about showing up fully while you’re there. It’s about effort, not endurance. Blind loyalty leads to stagnation. Smart loyalty knows when to pivot. I’ve left jobs, relationships, routines — not because I didn’t care, but because caring meant knowing when something had run its course. Staying isn’t always the brave thing. Sometimes, the brave thing is walking away with your values intact. Loyalty should be honest, not automatic.