They tell you to keep climbing, but they don’t tell you how quiet it gets at the peak.
Success has a funny way of narrowing your circle. The higher you go, the fewer people there are who truly understand the stakes, the sleepless nights, or the weight of the decisions only you can make. It’s not just about the workload; it’s about the lack of a sounding board that doesn’t have ‘skin in the game.’
If you’re feeling that isolation today: it’s not a sign you’re doing it wrong. It’s a sign of the space you’ve carved out for yourself. Just remember to look back down and pull others up—the view is better when you aren’t the only one seeing it.