Wherever it shows itself, it can be challenging, especially when you just can’t see what you’re grinding for. It’s incredibly hard to keep pushing when you feel like you’ve given it your all, and yet months, or even years later, you haven’t been rewarded for it.
No matter how it seems, it’s not all for nothing, and I have to keep reminding myself of that. My Dad used to say, plant the seed in good soil, give it water and sunlight, and it will grow. That was his way of saying some things are inevitable. My Dad had a cool connection with nature, and as a fisherman, he understood the basics of natural law.
Keep planting the seed.
When the shit hits the fan, and it seems like it’s time to throw in the towel or you’ve been putting in the work, but it seems your getting no results.
Keep planting the seed.
As an author, planting the seed is writing and reading every day, so I can publish every year. Good soil, for me, is a conducive environment. Sun and water are my continuous daily quest to learn new things that I can apply to my books.
So it’s back to our old friend consistency and the power it wields over what we are capable of achieving.
Consistency builds momentum, and while the results won’t come immediately, little by little, you’ll start seeing small wins that will inevitably turn into big ones.
In the tough times, my consistency may falter, but it won’t stop.
When challenging times arise, don’t take it as an indication to give up.
Keep planting the seeds.
That self-discipline you’re exhibiting is building self-confidence through your positive, consistent action, which is inching you closer to your dreams whether you see it or not.
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It’s hard not seeing the results after putting in the work. It’s hard when behind the scenes, as an author, so much effort goes into producing a novel, and the response is so-so. It’s hard to create content for an audience you feel isn’t there. What I’m saying is you are making an impact even when it doesn’t seem that way.
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I’ve been writing, creating content, and working hard daily for many years, and I can’t tell you how many times I wondered if it’s all going to amount to something or if anybody even cares about what I have to say. That’s my monkey mind playing self-preservation tricks on me.
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Because deep down inside, I know it’s not true. And to be honest, giving up is not an option. The hard moments will come and go, but I will consistently take steps towards my goals. Because no matter what life throws at me, I have a brilliant purpose to fulfil, and that trumps hardship every time.
