I Got an Invitation to Participate in the Olympics

And I am extending the same to you.

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Think in Olympic years

This year, hundreds of hard-working, disciplined athletes will converge in Paris for the Olympics. They aren’t just competing against each other; they are showcasing their skills for the world to see.

If it were only about the competition, it could happen away from the public eye. But the fact that we get to watch, support, and root for our favourites means we are part of the experience. These athletes display their hard work for us, turning their craft into an art form.

But what does this have to do with you?

I once heard a saying that stuck with me. This 1 concept changed how I carried out my daily living, even the mundane stuff:

“Think in Olympic years.”

This concept breaks down into four key principles:

1. It’s Going to Take Four Years

The average time to see reasonable success is three to five years, roughly four years — the same interval as the Olympics.

Sometimes you start something and right out the gate, you already have traction, you’re already seeing some results. That’s great. But you honestly can’t…