A part of me wants to run Emperor again. But I’m in the middle of a Khan run, and I’ve promised myself I won’t stop until I finish Stage 4. Maybe things are shifting under the surface—Stage 2 feels quiet, but that doesn’t necessarily mean nothing’s happening. The changes might be subtle or internal, only surfacing when the time is right, or they are so smooth I can’t simply notice them. I’m looking forward to Stage 3 and hoping for more tangible results.
Finding out my teacher was right about me having ADHD changed everything. Right now, I feel caught in an in-between space.
As for work, I know a sales job wouldn’t suit me just now —my brain just can’t handle boring, repetitive tasks. Surprisingly, I’m okay with my gas station job. Sure, it’s low-wage and not glamorous, but it keeps me accountable: if I don’t do something, I still have to finish it later, unpaid. That pressure helps. A similar job with slightly better conditions might be a good next step. I saw a local bakery hiring—basically the same work, just without selling gas, alcohol, or cigarettes. Losing the latter two is a bonus; ID checks are a hassle, and if I should sell to a minor by accident I loose have a months pay for the fine.
From what I’ve seen online, ADHD medication could be a game-changer—like turning a game from hard mode to easy. But the wait for a diagnosis in Germany is insane: 6 months to 2 years. That’s enough to paralyze me into inaction. Private options exist, but we’re talking 500€, plus another 200€ for travel. My dad might support me financially, but even calling him feels like a mountain.
On the subliminal side, Emperor’s Executive has shown promising results—nothing huge yet, but it’s early. Maybe that’s what’s drawing me back to OG Emperor: that unique, commanding energy EE hints at. When I paused Emperor over a year ago, I told myself I’d return.
One thing I miss from Emperor is the push to work out. With Khan, I tried once, got sore for a week, and never picked it back up. The enthusiasm was gone. With Emperor, the drive was consistent.
Still, this craving might just be TR recon. I listened to it yesterday, and now I want to switch subs… maybe it’s time to increase my listening time from 3 to 5 minutes again.
Just counted. 8 listening days with a total exposure of 61:07 minutes of Emperor Executive.