Comment by sd9

I find the tone jarring. The author is all over the place. It feels like the author is trying to brag with every quasi-unconventional activity they've taken. Hiking in the redwoods, climbing a 6800m mountain and joining DOGE are a trifecta of cliches.

It's sad that the author broke up with their girlfriend, who was likely the only source of reason in their situation.

Genuine, selfless, introspection might help find a path. Hiking in the redwoods doesn't automatically produce introspection.