I know it’s been a while since my last post. As many of you know, I’ve been in the middle of a big move, and all my projects came to a screeching halt. I’m finally starting to settle into my new place in a new state, but it feels like I’m not quite out of the woods yet.
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about motivation versus discipline. You know those motivational talks that come with diagrams illustrating the two? Every time I see one, I have to laugh a little because I can relate so much. I often have these bursts of motivation, that initial rush of energy, but after a few hours or days of consistent work, the fire fizzles out.
Then I’m reminded of something an old boss once told me—someone I disagree with on a lot of things, but this one stuck with me: “It’s a numbers game.” It’s a simple idea, but it’s true. Success often comes down to discipline—putting in the work even when you’re tired, frustrated, or, in my case, battling hormonal fatigue. We all want to see progress, but the hard truth is that it takes consistent effort, especially when things get tough.
The purpose of this blog is to document my journey—how I’m feeling, how often I want to give up, and the constant temptation to go back to a reliable, yet unfulfilling desk job. Now, don’t get me wrong—there are people who thrive in those environments and achieve incredible things. I have friends who’ve reached executive levels in their careers, and for them, it just works. But for me, it never clicked. When I asked how they did it, the answer was usually a shrug and a simple “you just do it.” And that’s the key—you just do it.
You keep moving forward, even when you’re exhausted, angry, or on the verge of quitting. I’ve come a long way in my artistic journey, not because I gave up when things got hard, but because I pushed through. I still remember my Inktober challenge a few years back. I was so worn out by the halfway point that I resented picking up my pen. But I stuck with it, and by the end, I saw noticeable improvement. That challenge taught me that the difference between those who succeed and those who don’t isn’t talent or luck—it’s the lengths they’re willing to go to achieve their goals.
If you’re always ready to give up because things get tough, you’ll never grow. You won’t achieve what you truly want. Yes, the process is hard, and sometimes it sucks. But it’s worth it. The alternative? Staying stuck in the same cycle of dissatisfaction, doing the same thing you’ve done for years, knowing it’s not fulfilling.
So, this is as much a reminder to myself as it is to you: struggle for your passion or settle for what you know isn’t making you happy. Keep going, even when it’s hard, because the reward is worth it.
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