WE often tell ourselves stories and give ourselves excuses for why we haven’t succeeded yet.
We blame circumstances, timing, lack of resources or even fear.
If you look closely, you will always find someone who has faced even more adversity and still managed to succeed.
So what’s the difference between those who achieve and those who don’t? It’s not luck. It’s work. Relentless, consistent and focused work.
The path to your goal doesn’t require perfection; it demands progress.
Don’t let doubt control you. Don’t let fear silence your ambition. Control your fears before they control your life.
The opposite of fear is faith.
We need to have faith in our ability to succeed for us to do so.
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Most of what is holding you back is rooted in thoughts you have accepted as truth when, in reality, they are just roadblocks you have placed in front of yourself.
We need to evaluate our lives with constructive criticism, not self-hate.
That means being honest with yourself, not to beat yourself up, but to make real change.
Do not give others the satisfaction of watching you fail.
Do not hand them that power.
Show up for yourself, even when you are tired, even when it’s hard, especially when it’s hard.
Showing up is 90% of the work.
Remember this: You cannot be both spectacular and fit in at the same time.
If you are doing exactly what everyone else does, you are aiming to be average.
The truth is that mediocre efforts produce mediocre results.
You were not born to blend in; you were born to stand out. So take action. Don’t wait for permission. Just go.
Here are three things you can work on immediately without any external resources.
Break down your mental walls
Break down the mental walls you have built. Replace vague dreams with solid, actionable goals.
Dreams are beautiful, but without action, they stay in your head.
Goals give your dreams structure and momentum. Moreover, suffering is part of life.
Instead of suffering the consequences of inaction, choose to suffer through the discipline, the struggle, the late nights and the discomfort that comes with growth.
That kind of suffering leads somewhere. It leads to fulfilment.
If you choose to stay trapped behind the walls in your mind, you will only have “what ifs”.
As Dr Myles Munroe often said, the richest places in the world are graveyards, for they are full of unfulfilled potential.
Take action
If your current game plan does not involve consistent action, change it. Do not wait until you have learned everything; instead, learn along the way. Action creates clarity. Waiting until you are “ready” is just another excuse.
Most people let learning lead to knowledge and then stop there.
However, knowledge without action is wasted. You become what Jim Rohn calls a “fool with facts”.
Wisdom only comes from action.
Success is found on the other side of pain. You are not going to grow without discomfort. Push through it.
Remember: as Rohn also said, “Income rarely exceeds personal development.”
If you want a better life, start by becoming a better version of yourself. Grow and your world grows with you.
Keep moving, always. Don’t stand still waiting for life to change; instead, be the reason it changes.
While you are at it, ask yourself honestly, “By whose standards am I judging myself?” If they are not your own, then change that.
Work on yourself
You don’t need money or connections to start improving.
You can begin with what you already have.
Focus on your attitude, personality, philosophy, work ethic, language and communication skills.
These things are all within your control.
Work on them. Strengthen them. Life will change for you, not magically, but predictably, because you changed first.
Progress is never about being flawless; it is about the act of showing up, taking action and refusing to let fear or excuses dictate your future.
Every step forward, no matter how small, is a small victory over comfort and inaction.
You already have what you need to begin: your mindset, your willpower and your ability to act.
Stop waiting for perfect conditions and start where you are.
Use what you have and become who you can be, not by chasing perfection, but by committing to consistent purposeful progress.
- Rutendo Kureya is a medical student at Saint Petersburg State Paediatric Medical University, Russia. She is passionate about issues concerning the state and welfare of fellow Zimbabweans. She can be reached at kureyaru@gmail.com. Mobile: +7 996 274 9866 Facebook: Rutendo Kureya. She writes here in her personal capacity.
