Success Can Be Slow (and that’s okay)

Success isn’t something that just happens in an instant. It takes preparation, hard work, strategy, effort, and attitude. Even with all that, success isn’t guaranteed, but you are giving yourself a better shot at it.

Every accomplishment that you would consider a success, whether it be completing an advanced degree, starting a career, building a business, or buying a house, also takes time. Sometimes people achieve these goals sooner or later than others, but no matter what, it does require time, patience, and the determination to make it happen.

Keep in mind, you don’t have all the time in the world. Sometimes there are deadlines and opportunities that are around for a limited time. You do need to have a sense of urgency, just keep in mind, that success takes time.

If you’re on the road to success, that’s a good thing. Like I always say, “Slow progress is better than no progress.”

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