Gemotions

The weight of the unread emails on his phone seemed to press down on Daniel. He’d been trying to get a promotion at work, but his efforts felt pointless now. His friend, Kevin, the "successful entrepreneur," was always so full of ambition. The truth, that Kevin's business was a barely-hanging-on food truck, made Daniel feel… hollow. The world outside his window, usually a source of inspiration, was suddenly just a blur. He deleted the emails without reading them, the small act of defiance providing no satisfaction.