We regret to inform you the escalator to success is out of order, please use the stairs. In case you missed the memo, there is no fast track to your dreams. Becoming an overnight sensation takes years of hard work, practice, and obscurity. Many stumble, succumb to despair and quit.
We live in a world of instant gratification, dopamine-fueled, pleasure-seeking addictions to social media likes, tweets, and notifications. What chance do we have of meeting long-term goals which require not days, but weeks, months, or years to reach? The experts tell us that consistency is the key. Doing daily work leads to incremental improvements. No matter how steep the learning curve, creating habits move you toward your target.
In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary was the first person to summit Mount Everest. But he didn’t do it alone. Native Nepalese climber, Tenzing Norgay, reached the summit with Hillary. Before attempting Everest, Hillary climbed eleven other peaks over 20,000 feet tall. Everest was not his first mountain. He also needed support from hundreds of people before he ever set foot at base camp. Imagine his struggles, the fortitude, persistence, and his consistent pursuit of his goal. Practice, planning, and patience are the dues we pay for overnight success.
Do you consistently pursue your goals?
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
Someone once told me that to be a good writer, you must first write at least a million words. Well, I’m nowhere near that number yet but I will be one day!
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Well, it sure feels like I have written a million words. 😄 Do you realize that equals about 12 novels? That feels like an impossible goal and one worth pursuing. Best of luck to you
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Well, I’m working on my fifth, so nearly half there!
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You are much further than I am. We will both get there. 🙂👍
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I know we will!
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Success is a movie montage away. Only it’s not. You’re so right to tell us that though we want things fast, the better things will not happen that way. In response to your question, I guess I have my discipline in writing, such as it is. Who knows where it will go? It would be good to know more than what I do.
Have a good, safe, and pleasant weekend!
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That is the crux of the matter, isn’t it? We never know where it is going. I suppose that is the reason for doing something you love.
I hope you enjoy your weekend as well.
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Thank you for sharing. 💗
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Happy to read and share your posts, My Dear!!
xoxo
😘💕🌹
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