Letting go of control, whether in sailing or life, can be an act of courage and realignment. True success lies not in external validation but in reclaiming one’s course, embracing failure as growth, and rediscovering the harmony that brings purpose and freedom.
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and realignment. True success lies not in external validation but in
reclaiming one’s course, embracing failure as growth, and rediscovering the
harmony that brings purpose and freedom.