What does true success look like?

Good Sunday, my friend.

I’ve completely lost myself in the process of life.

I haven’t gotten out with friends in weeks.

Haven’t had “fun” in months.

I’m paying the price for success.

You know, most of the people you see on the Internet do not understand how success works, even those who’ve achieved it.

They delude themselves with the idea that you can become rich or build your body in a few months of hard work.

Remember - the reality is ALWAYS different from what you expect or perceive it to be.

Here’s the truth:

TRUE SUCCESS IS NOT EASY.

You know what it looks like?

Constant pattern of ups and downs.

You gain traction, then you slack off; you make huge progress, then you stagnate for weeks.

Understand that progress will not be linear.

That’s why there’s a good saying - it’s not about how much you fail; it’s about how FAST you’re able to get up and continue on your path.

That is also why people on social media are unconsciously pushing the idea of discipline.

Here’s the thing - discipline will come by itself if you keep what I told you above in mind.

Once you acknowledge the time, effort, and sacrifice it will take, you will start enjoying the grind because you know that one day it’ll pay off.

It’s just that most people either do not know or forget this part.

“It doesn’t work” only if you believe that it doesn’t.

Define what price you’re willing to pay; define how much you want it; align your expectations with reality - and you’ll make it.

There’s no way around it other than gradual and cyclical progress.

Thank you for reading, and until next time,

Nurysein