The path to success is never easy not for anyone.
I work as a nanny but not because I love kids and see a future working with them.
I took on this job so I could take on my true passions.
Nicole Honeywill
Some days I wonder how Im going to make money.
I wonder if Im living life the right way.
I wonder if Im too old to be doing this.
I wonder how I will ever make this all work.
But the rest of the time, I know I have a message I need people to hear.
I want to inspire people to start living life for themselves instead of others.
I want people to have a healthier life, mind, and body.
I want them totake control of it all now.
I also know that I love my mediums.
Interviewing for podcast episodes lets me dive deep into a persons psyche and personality.
I love it all.
But, like everyone, I havedoubtsometimes.
So what sets the people who succeed apart from the people who dont?
Im watching a Netflix Original movie as I write this The Unicorn Store.
It stood for the loss of her creative pursuits and ultimately someone who gave up.
Of course, the story gets way better.
Quite the interesting analogy for conveying a message that most 20-year-olds grapple with.
So then, what is my point here?
When you pursue something you love, at some points, things are going to get hard.
Youre going to think youre a failure.
Youre going to wonder if you’re free to even do this.
Youre going to think about quitting it all and pursuing a normal job.
But thats the point that will determine your success.
Areyougoing to be the one that gave up?
Or are you going to be the one that keeps fighting?
Are you going to keep going even when it feels like you should quit?
Because sometimes letting go of a dream can seem easier and most of the timeit is.
But consider what yourereallyletting go of : a life of pursuing your passions.
A life that feels fulfilled.
A life worth living.
So when the going gets hard, remember why you started.
Why did you decide to begin this journey?
The fire that will keep you going is the passion behind your why.
If that why is money, fame or success, thats not sustainable.
In the moments of greatest doubt and obstacles, money wont be what keeps you going.
And youll need to remind yourself of that at your lowest points.
Let go of the notion it will be an easy path.
JK Rowling was rejected by 12 publishers before someone boughtThe Sorcerers Stone.
Oprah Winfrey was fired from her first TV anchor job.
Steven KingsCarriewas rejected 30 times.
I think you get my point.
Theres going to be a lot of mess ups.
Youre going to have to give it some time.
You may even be rejected, criticized, or fired.
But knowing these moments will come and being ready for them will make all the difference.
So hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst.
Thats probably amongst the best advice Ive ever gotten, even just for life in general.
Be your own number one fan.
Its not their fault.
So when it comes down to it, be your own number one fan.
Find validation within yourself.
Be the one that tells you to keep going, not the one wondering if you should quit.
The passion behind what you do lies within yourself.
You will always be the one that is most excited for your achievements.
Find value in that.
Celebrate all of the small wins, because trust me, youre not guaranteed that someone else will.
All the successful people you emulate are the ones that didnt give up.
Theyre the ones that kept fighting, the ones that didnt have a Plan B.
So dont be the one that quits.Be the one that dared to keep going.
Be the person that made their dreams happen.
