39 years on this planet has been a hell of a ride.
My bitter struggles taught me far more than my wins.
Here are some hard-hitting truths about success that most people are too afraid to admit:
Your potential is a myth.
Forget that “you can be anything” crap.
Don’t worry. Understanding this is a good thing because now you’re forced to get real and narrow in on stuff you can really make a dent with.
You have limits. Embrace them. Work within them.
Exceed them where possible. But don’t delude yourself.
Talent is overrated.
Raw talent without discipline is worse than uselessness.
It’s a waste.
Consistent effort trumps innate ability every time.
Let your consistent actions combine with talent to produce something astounding.
Failure isn’t a teacher.
Failure only teaches those clever enough to learn.
Most people fail repeatedly without gaining a damn thing.
Be the exception.
