Last year, as the company faced significant challenges, we moved into the office around November, even using my home’s security deposit to help cover costs.
Fortunately, we had installed a shower in the bathroom in anticipation of needing to stay overnight at the office.
On the moving day, as temperatures dropped below freezing, I headed to the bathroom to take a shower.
But just three minutes into the shower, I realized that no hot water was coming out.
Cold showers may boost dopamine and have their benefits, but it was simply too cold for that.
As a last resort, I tried using water from a sink in another bathroom, but to no avail.
That night, unable to shower, was particularly tough as I slept in the office.
The next day, a team member suggested using a nearby gym with better facilities for showering.
Having only bought a 3-month gym membership and never using it, I was hesitant, but I had no other choice.
Once there, seeing all the exercise equipment made me feel like it would be a waste not to use them.
So, I started running on the treadmill for 20 to 30 minutes every day, and surprisingly, I, who used to dislike gyms, began exercising daily.
As a result, my fitness improved, and without the commute, I found myself working more efficiently – a curious phenomenon.
Even as the company has improved, I continue living at the office, half out of a sense of atonement for the hardships I caused last year, and half wanting to maintain my exercise routine.
This experience has reminded me that every bad situation has two sides, depending on how you look at it and how you choose to respond.
