Chris Conidis

Surviving and Thriving: How Humor, Persistence, and Thick Skin Keep Me Going

Success isn’t a straight line—at least, it hasn’t been for me. It’s more like a chaotic zigzag, complete with roadblocks, wrong turns, and the occasional detour into a ditch. I’ve learned that achieving anything worthwhile means embracing the messy, unpredictable nature of the journey. And the tools that have helped me most? Thick skin, persistence, and a sense of humor. Without these, I’d still be stuck at the starting line, doubting whether I even deserved to try.