Off Like a Rocket 🚀

Author

Damon Brown
February 18, 2026

This edition is brought to you by Bankrate’s High Yield Savings Account guide (HYSA). Learn more below 👇🏾

Hi reader,

You know how a rocket lets go of the boosters?

Not all the power

But the side boosters that fall off.

They leave once the atmosphere is broken

Once terminal velocity is reached

When the friction is gone.

It lets them go when it doesn’t need them anymore

Their purpose is done ✅

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There is always a moment when we are given the opportunity to let go

It could be a break-up

It could be a move

It could be loss.

Every time, we’re given a crossroad

A choice

Leave the baggage we suddenly realize we have

Or carry the luggage as if it is part of our body.

There is no obvious penalty for carrying more

No judgement for bringing it with you.

But don’t be surprised, as you really start to take off, it slows you down 🧳

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