Paolo, you often mention that realizing the difference between “supposed to be” and “must” is a powerful moment—like waking up and truly feeling alive. Can you elaborate on what you mean by this?

When I talk about the realization that "the supposed to be is not a must," I’m pointing at a seismic shift that reshapes how you see your entire life. It’s like being handed a backstage pass to the hidden machinery of society and seeing that the whole thing has been a carefully orchestrated play—a script designed to keep us all in line, obedient to expectations we didn’t even choose.

Think of this moment as more than just an intellectual aha; it’s visceral, like your entire being suddenly gets the memo that freedom isn’t found within the safety net of predictability. Instead, it’s about dancing on the edge, trusting in your capacity to create something extraordinary from the chaos. It’s like realizing you’ve been living underwater your whole life, only to break the surface and take your first real breath. It’s an awakening, one that shakes every fiber of your existence.

You see, the world we live in constantly reinforces these invisible lines—cultural norms, societal expectations, family pressures—that whisper in your ear, “Stay safe. Stay small.” And for the longest time, we internalize those voices. We pick jobs that look good on paper, relationships that meet society’s standards, and even hobbies that are considered respectable. But when you break through that noise, when you stop being ruled by the myth of what should be, you discover an uncharted universe of possibilities. It’s not that life gets easier; it’s that it becomes genuinely yours, untamed and full of meaning.

This realization comes with a strange paradox. It’s exhilarating and terrifying all at once. Because if you choose to live by your own compass, you’re also signing up for the uncertainty, for the moments where nothing makes sense, where there’s no map to follow. But let me tell you, that’s where the true adventure is. You become an architect of your own experience, constantly experimenting, sometimes failing, but always alive in ways that following someone else’s blueprint could never offer.

And here's the thing: this isn’t about rejecting all societal norms just for the sake of rebellion. It’s about having the clarity to discern what genuinely resonates with your soul and what has been imposed on you without your consent. It’s about understanding that real, bone-deep freedom is messy and nonlinear, filled with moments that challenge you, push you to the brink, but also lead to the kind of growth and creativity that only the truly liberated can experience.

So, we step forward with courage. We accept that embracing the unexpected doesn’t mean recklessness but rather a deliberate, fearless engagement with the unknown. And as we walk this path, we realize that fulfillment isn’t found in fitting into pre-made boxes but in blowing those boxes apart and using the pieces to build something only we could have dreamed up.