Dear Yogi,

I can absolutely relate to the pain you’ve experienced in a toxic work environment. Those long walks we took around the fab campus still stand out vividly in my memory.

The “Hell Yeah or No” principle is never easy to apply, especially when there seems to be no room for alternatives. You find yourself trapped under mounting pressure, fearing fear itself, and feeling disoriented. Clarity often comes only in hindsight, but postponing a decision can mean sacrificing what truly matters for things of lesser importance.

Your heart already knows whether these are golden handcuffs or not. I just want you to remember how far you’ve come. From a dirt-poor countryside, the son of a farmer — look at everything you’ve achieved. Back then, you were confident but naive, with fewer skills. Now, despite being more capable than ever at facing challenges, you find yourself scared and overwhelmed.

I’ve been in your shoes. I tried making changes, but each one kept me on the same, familiar path. I never truly felt free until I was forced to make a decision. Even now, uncertainty still scares me. But to protect and nurture both my freedom and the hard-earned health I fought to regain, I’ve learned to say YES slowly and say NO ferociously.

Brother, only you can make this choice — but know that I’m here to support you.

BR,

Kevin