And I’m not quoting myself here. (Duh.)
This one here is from New York Times bestselling author (and one of my personal favorites) Brendon Burchard:
The journey to legend begins that moment our bias for ease and comfort is overpowered by our drive for challenge and contribution. So no matter how small you start, start making something that matters. Never forget that growth and greatness often come from those seemingly endless, fruitless days and nights of faith and discipline.
–Brendon Burchard
Powerful, right?
But the challenge, of course, is to live this way—every single day. Not just do it once or twice in a while…
…When you feel like it…
…No.
To keep putting in the work, to keep getting off our asses when we’re sick ‘n tired (of being sick ‘n tired) and to keep going even if the going gets tough… even when we have nothing to show for our hard work.
Until now.
That’s the key.
Until now, you may not have gotten (m)any positive results.
Right now, you might feel like giving up. Totally understand you! Still I encourage you you don’t. Why? Because, from my own experience.
I remember it sooooo vividly when I wanted to quit on improving my own life (a lot of frustration, no existing social skills, social anxiety, depression, extreme loneliness to the point when you can’t bear it anymore… the whole enchilada basically.) Cot damn! But—and I don’t say this to brag/impress, but to impress upon you—the struggle has been worth it.
In life, I learned, it’s often like a bell curve.
Like this one here.
(Drew it myself, by the way. Won’t become the next Picasso, apparently)
It takes a while (in my case, it took seven years) to get from the left side to the top. Once you’re there, however, it all becomes way easier; you’re able to see better results immediately by doing less work.
Weird….
Why is that? Because you’ve (1) put in the initial work that is required to starting anything, and (2) you’ve developed the skill (or skills) necessary. Now you still better keep on learning and growing…
…Or you’ll regret it.
You will fall back otherwise. Experienced this twice; doesn’t feel good and will not recommend it. Ever.
In sum, if you keep doing ya thang (after reaching the turning point)… you don’t need to apply as much effort as you did before.
Got it? Great.
If not, re-read this article once more.
Thank me later :)
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