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Exhausted by the Grind?
I've noticed a number of posts from individuals who are tired of the grind. These are good people, the kind who deserve to reap the rewards of their hard work. Yet, here we are...The Ebb and Flow of Motivation:
- When Success Fuels You. There's an undeniable energy when your efforts yield results and pave the way for a brighter future. Winning is invigorating; it's hard to feel tired when you're on a roll. Don't you dare stop when this is you! Keep going.
- When the World Weighs You Down. Conversely, in times of market distress, when every news feed screams despair and your social circle echoes with complaints... It can sap every ounce of your vitality. Disconnect from the news and negative people. Your mind will thank you.
The Business Landscape:
Some ventures are more challenging than others. Even during economic booms, certain businesses might find themselves in a perpetual struggle. Here's where understanding business dynamics becomes crucial.The CENTS Framework and Value-Skew: These concepts made business intuitive for me. They explain why some opportunities are worth pursuing while others are not. Go back to studying what @MJ DeMarco wrote in his books. It'll serve you. Doing nothing can be better than doing something wrong.
My Personal Evolution:
I wasn't born with an entrepreneurial spirit, but I've always chased excellence. My initial forays into business were failures. They followed by a decline in academic performance and productivity. Life, however, has a peculiar way of schooling us through adversity.The Grind: A Cosmic Boot Camp for the Ambitious
Picture this: you're juggling ramen noodles with rent payments, and the dream of a shiny new car feels as distant as Mars. Here's where the real adventure begins:
- The Struggle: I was there with a wallet as empty as a politician's promise. Jobs didn't cut it; the math was all wrong. Wealth seemed like a fantasy, and even leasing a decent car was out of the question.
- The Pivot: So, I did what any desperate individual (with no better idea) would do - I upgraded my education. Then chased better jobs, and took on side hustles like they were going out of style. Yet, the dream of homeownership? Still a mirage.
- The Method: But here's the kicker - the same strategies that got me entry-level gigs also landed me in the big leagues. I was rigid about my vision (becoming wealthy, of course!) but flexible on the path. Let me translate this: do not hate jobs, freelance or whatever else... if that's your way into a business. Do what it takes.
- The Grind as a Habit: This relentless pursuit turned into a habit of delivering value - to others. And guess what? One of those side hustles? It catapulted me into a C-suite role. I knew something others didn't - the art of hustle. Other candidates had traditional "climbing career ladder" path, but I was showing habits of an entrepreneur (and employers love that!).
- The Leap: then I said goodbye to the 9-5 and went all-in on my own business. It's not the only path, it's just my path, and it's an example of seeking excellence in every step.
Another Perspective: Imagine your life's grind isn't just a test, but a boot camp. The universe might not be testing you; it's training you for something epic.
What if every failure, every side hustle, every late-night study session is just the universe's way of saying, "You're not ready for the next level yet, but keep grinding!"?
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