Around this time 2 years ago I was cast as a contestant on Season 4 of Next Level Chef. I was traveling around South America during the casting process and remember doing my first interview audition at a dingy hostel in Cusco, Peru with very bad WiFi. It was nearly 5 months later that I got a call and was told I’d be flying to Ireland the next week to begin filming. Hurry up and wait, as they say. I was in an awful headspace at the time and felt too weak and vulnerable to put myself out there but I did it anyway. I was well aware that these types of opportunities don’t come twice. Unfortunately I didn’t make it far in the competition but that paled in comparison to the experience I had and the people I met along the way. Moral of the story, always say yes in the face of fear or uncertainty. You may not “win” you may not “succeed” but there are incredibly valuable lessons and connections to be made along the way. Via @silly_jake #jewishpeople #jewishlife #jewish