An Ode to Consistency for Making My Dreams Come True
How a simple everyday challenge helped me get over 4 psychological blocks.
Failure is the best facilitator for self-growth. It will teach you everything you need to know about life. It has taught me more than success ever can.
I failed for five years straight. Every challenge ended in a heartbreaking failure. I failed at three careers before I finally found the one I love.
I was a failed chartered accountant, digital marketer, and fitness trainer before I finally gathered the courage to do what I have always yearned for— Writing.
Self-loathing, inferiority complex, and depression were my constant companions. My mental health crumbled as I hit rock bottom.
And lockdown made my anxiety worse than before. It was a challenge to get out of bed let alone take on a new career path.
But I knew I needed to improve my mental health if I wanted to become a successful writer. So, here are the four things that I changed after five years of neglect and ignorance.
1. Beat Stubborn Procrastination Easily
Becoming a successful writer was a far-fetched dream as I never thought I could ever make money from writing.