We all want to be successful. That’s a given. But, how badly do you want it? Are you willing to go the extra mile, put in the extra time, and make the extra sacrifices necessary to get where you want to be? It’s easy enough to sit back and say “I want success,” but are you willing to do what it takes to make it happen? Let’s explore what that means.
“Success is not an accident. It’s hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all love of what you are doing or learning to do.”
– Pele
The Power of Tenacity
We all know that successful people don’t get where they are without putting in hard work, dedication, and determination. The truth is that we all have dreams and goals that we would love to achieve—but most of us don’t have the courage or commitment to make them happen. There are times when our motivation fades and we may even give up on our dreams entirely. But those who succeed know that having tenacity is key.
The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullshit story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.
– Jordan Belfort
It takes an unshakeable determination to push through difficult times and stay committed, even when life throws obstacles your way. It takes an unwavering focus on your goal combined with a steadfast belief in yourself to take action no matter what stands in your way. And most importantly, it takes a willingness to learn from failures and use them as lessons on the road to success.
It All Comes Down To You
At the end of the day, only you can decide how badly you want something and how far you are willing to go for it. Ultimately, success requires unwavering focus, discipline, and resilience—and if you can stay dedicated through thick and thin, then there will be nothing stopping you from achieving your goals! Of course, nobody said it was going to be easy—but if you stick with it, then eventually your hard work will pay off. So ask yourself: how badly do I want this? If the answer is “very badly” then you need to start working on making it happen!
The First Step is Making a Plan
No matter what your definition of success looks like—whether it’s improving your career prospects, increasing your income, or building an empire—the first step is always making a plan. Set achievable goals with clear deadlines and identify specific steps that need to happen along the way. Make sure you give yourself enough room for failure; no plan succeeds 100% of the time, so don’t beat yourself up if things don’t go exactly as planned!
“How bad do you want it?” is more than just a cliché phrase; it’s a question that requires deep thought and honest self-reflection. This question is asking how much are you willing to sacrifice to reach your goals? Do you have the grit and determination to never give up, no matter how hard the journey may be? Ultimately, only you can answer this question—so take the time to really think about it and then make a plan that will lead to success.
Prepare for Sacrifice
The truth is that success doesn’t come easy; as said above, many times and as you’ve heard a million times, it requires hard work and dedication. To achieve success, you may have to make some serious sacrifices – especially in terms of time and energy. That could mean giving up certain activities or habits that aren’t helping reach your goals. Even mundane tasks like watching TV or scrolling through social media can eat up valuable time that could be better spent on something else.
Keep Moving Forward
Making mistakes is inevitable when striving for success; there will be times when things don’t go according to plan or life throws a curveball at you out of nowhere. The important thing is not letting failure define you; pick yourself back up, dust off your plans, and keep going forward one step at a time until you reach your destination. You might stumble along the way, but never give up—that’s how real success happens.
“The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps, we must step up the stairs.”
– Vance Havner
Success Is Not an Accident
It’s easy to believe that some people are naturally gifted with success or lucked into their achievements. But the truth is that these successes are rarely accidental; more often than not, they result from careful planning and deliberate effort over long periods of time. People who achieve great things don’t just stumble upon success—they work hard for it day after day despite any obstacles they may face along the way.
Reaching success requires unwavering consistency – something that may not come naturally for most people. This is why it can feel like a distant dream at times. But if you want to achieve your goals, consistency is the key – and only you know just how badly you’re willing to strive for it.
“Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally, but what you do consistently.”
– Marie Forleo
Ask yourself this: how badly do you really want what it is that you’re pursuing? If your answer is “as much as I need to breathe,” then the two motivational videos below will help guide and inspire you. With such a burning desire, there’s nothing that can stop you from taking action, staying consistent, and achieving success!
The consistency to achieve success, takes changing who you are at the core. It’s about changing and ingraining new habits. So how bad do you want it?
Do you want it bad enough that you are ready to get uncomfortable?
Do you have the courage to confront the person that is most likely to discourage and impede your dreams? Are you determined enough to stand firm against even yourself?
Are you questioning the worth of your efforts? Do doubts arise that this plan will succeed or if it is a mere waste of time? Are internal conflicts preventing success from becoming reality? Can you stay dedicated and committed to push past any self-imposed barriers in order to reach extraordinary heights of accomplishment?
How bad do you want it?
In short, if success is what you want, then prepare yourself for hard work and sacrifice – because nothing worth having comes easy! There will be bumps in the road, but stay focused on long-term planning and progress instead of getting caught up in day-to-day distractions. Remember that true success only comes with consistent effort and dedication – so ask yourself how bad do you really want this? If the answer is “very badly,” then get moving, get doing.
