Chopin 10 " She thinks I'm wasting my life . " ] He was quiet for a moment , sipping his coffee . " What do you think ? " ] " I think I'm exactly where I need to be . " ] " Well , for what it's worth , I think you should trust your instincts . You've always been good at knowing what's right for you . " ] That evening , Dad found me reading on the back porch . ] " Mind if I join you ?" I shifted over on the swing . " Of course . " [ ] We sat in comfortable silence for a while before he spoke " You know , the RJ Group has been asking about you . " ] Itensed . " Dad ... ' " Hear me out . They remember your business degree , your natural instincts . They think you might be interested in heading up their new fashion division ." " I'm not ready for- " ] " You don't have to decide now . But opportunities like this don't come often . And maybe ... maybe it's time to stop letting fear make your decisions . " I looked out at the peaceful Charleston evening , then back at my father . Maybe it was time to stop playing it safe . " You know what , Dad ? You're right . I think I am ready . " ]