Greatness is within reach for anyone willing to put in the work. That means anyone can achieve greatness—but it comes at a cost. Sacrifices are necessary. Greatness and sacrifice go hand in hand.
One truth about those who have achieved major success: they didn’t start off great. Every successful person was once at the bottom of their field. But they practiced relentlessly and remained consistent. It became an obsession. They didn’t stay at the bottom for long. Instead of feeling discouraged, they used it as motivation to improve. Their setbacks didn’t crush their dreams; they fuelled them.
Failure lit a fire under them. It sharpened their vision. It illuminated the path to success, showing them what was possible. It revealed their potential—not just what they could be, but what they would be.
They practiced even when they didn’t feel like it. That’s the difference between being good and being great. Whatever your goal is, commit to it even on the hard days. Those are the days that make the difference.
If you want to be a writer, write every day. It doesn’t have to be perfect; it just needs to exist. If you want to be a basketball player but the weather isn’t ideal, find a covered area to practice dribbling. No effort is too small–because consistency adds up.
You won’t be at 100% every day, but you can show up 100% of the days. Keep learning, keep trying, and keep going.
Be consistent, and greatness will come.
Take care.