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The Harsh Reality of Achieving Success

I’m not one to rely solely on dreams to get me where I want to go. I’ve seen too many people with big aspirations, yet they fail to take concrete steps to achieve them. Wanting something badly isn’t enough; it’s just the starting point.

The Problem with Blind Optimism

We’ve all met people who are passionate and driven, but often, they’re missing a crucial element: a plan. They’re convinced that simply wanting something badly is enough to make it happen. Newsflash: it’s not. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been told to “follow my dreams” without being given any practical advice on how to get there.

The Importance of Action

Don’t get me wrong; having a strong desire to achieve something is essential. However, it’s only half the battle. You need to use that motivation to fuel your actions, not just sit back and wait for the universe to deliver your dreams on a silver platter. Success requires effort, dedication, and a willingness to put in the work.

The Role of Autonomy in Success

We often overlook the impact our own decisions have on our success. We make choices every day that either bring us closer to or further from our goals. It’s easy to blame external factors when things don’t go as planned, but we need to take responsibility for our own actions. If we choose to focus on dreaming rather than taking concrete steps towards our goals, we’re contributing to our own failure.

Beyond the Dream: Building Habits and Credentials

So, what does your ideal future self look like? What habits do they possess? What credentials do they need to achieve their goals? It’s not enough to simply envision a successful future; you need to break it down into actionable steps. Does your dream self wake up at 5 am to work out every morning? Do they have a master’s degree? Do they contribute to a retirement account?

The Myth of Overnight Success

Let’s be real: success rarely happens overnight. It’s a combination of hard work, luck, timing, and networking. Anyone who claims to have achieved success solely through their own efforts is probably not telling the whole truth. We need to be honest with ourselves about what it takes to achieve our goals.

The Power of Planning and Perseverance

In the end, it’s not enough to have a dream; you need to follow through with it. You need to work, plan, and persevere. It’s your job to put in the necessary effort to reach your goals, not rely on some universal force to deliver them to you. Even then, there are no guarantees, but having a plan and a backup plan can make all the difference.