Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams: How To Become The Best Version Of Yourself
Become A Greater Version Of Yourself
Become A Greater Version Of Yourself
“Successful people are not gifted; they just work hard, then succeed on purpose.” — G. K. Nelson
Let’s get straight to the point as I’d like to write from the heart. Sometimes, a goal or dream may seem insurmountable from where you stand. Whilst others may consider you successful from the outside, there’s a lot hidden out of sight they’re unaware of.
Success is subjective because no two people share the same outlook. One must find their own measure of success and live by that ideal, instead of believing they are a failure. For example, if I consider myself unsuccessful compared to an internationally bestselling author/speaker like Tony Robbins, I am likely to see myself as a failure.
By this measure, comparing my success to others is not a correct representation because no two paths are the same. The point is to create your own definition of success because it helps you to know whether you are on track.
We must think with the end in mind, since we are likely to achieve our goals and commit to the hard work. Moreover, we may not consider it hard work if we are passionate and committed to the journey. Is this something you’re willing to embrace? Because hard work requires a focused commitment to our talents, gifts and greatest strengths.
It involves becoming a greater version of ourselves while pursuing our goals. Success is the reward of a concerted effort. It is the prize for harnessing our potential and directing it towards our goals and dreams. You mustn’t think it’s impossible to achieve your goals from where you are now, since you may be starting out or midway through the journey.
Have Faith The Finish Line Is Within Sight
“Good things happen to those who hustle.” — Anais Nin
I’ve used this metaphor in earlier articles, however it warrants being repeated. Being unable to achieve a goal or dream is comparable to building a new home and visiting the construction site midway through the project.
We might conclude that the house isn’t finished because it is still being constructed. In a related vein, it was a mentor I worked with years ago, who once offered a similar analogy when he compared goal achievement to swimming across a channel.
He said: “When you’re halfway between your starting point and destination, it may look as though you won’t not complete the swim. However, if you continue to swim towards the finish line, you will eventually get there.”
Sometimes, not being able to see the finish line is frightening. However, we ought to trust it is there and continue to swim towards it. This is the key to succeeding at our goals and dreams. We must develop the discipline to commit to the daily tasks that move us toward our ambitions.
To abandon midway can be disheartening because we invest our time and energy to get to this point. Giving up may not be the right call. There could be other avenues to explore before we make that choice.
The toughest decisions are those when we venture into the unknown. Contained within the uncertainty lies the greatest hope our goal will be achieved. Faith, determination and a tenacious will are vital to achieving any goal or ambition.
Goals and dreams are meaningless were it not for the person we become. Are you content with this idea that when the going gets tough, giving up is not necessarily the answer?
Life Can Change At The Drop Of A Hat
“The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Work is the key to success, and hard work can help you accomplish anything.” — Vince Lombardi
Ask those who’ve achieved success about the lessons they gained during their journey. They will tell you of the difficult times when quitting was a decision away. Similarly, our undertaking is to keep moving, irrespective of the challenges and obstacles we face. Faith requires believing in the unfolding narrative of our journey.
It won’t reveal itself until we take the next step. Circumstances can change unexpectedly and that’s why we should continue to move towards our goals and dreams little by little. If we act on faith alone, we will eventually get there and gain the wisdom and personal growth along the way. In other words, you can overcome any challenge as long as you keep moving towards it.
Rest if you must. Take time out if needed. But don’t give up because you can never regain what is lost. Sometimes, what appears as your bleakest hour can turn around in an instant and set you on the path to victory. Work hard and savour the challenges. Plough ahead knowing success is attainable even if it doesn’t look that way.
Commit to the path, regardless of the journey getting there. Not all roads are lined with roses, but with sometimes with thorns, roadblocks and dead ends. If you are willing to venture into the unknown, you will eventually break that mountain that once looked formidable from a distance.