The reality is, we all wanna be special, we all wanna do that thing, have that thing or be that person because not many can do that thing, have that thing or be that person. It's hard to be great, to stand out, to challenge yourself but hard is what makes these goals desirable.
We live in a world where everyone wants the trophies and success but no one wants to spend the hours on the training ground, no one wants to sacrifice what they want in the moment for what they want most. This doesn't mean you have to live in a dark cave and only hustle but what it does mean is that you're going to have to sacrifice, whether that's sleep some days, time with friends and family, your relaxation time, something has to be sacrificed for you to gain in the area that you want because nothing is given out for free and if it didn't require that necessary sacrifice then everyone would have it and we wouldn't want it anyway, and that is just the reality of it. You can talk about 'balance' but if your fire for something greater burns bright enough then sacrificing is your sanctuary. Your craft is your peace and the process is your power.
We only get one process, every low is special and every high is magical. The rollercoaster of all our journey's is something we should all cherish cause it is this journey that makes it all worth while. Why would anyone want a smooth sailing story? The good old saying 'pressure makes diamonds' couldn't be more real, it is only under adversity where we see growth and what we are truly capable of. When all the odds are against us, when our backs are against the wall, when you feel suffocated in the pressure to make it work, is where your world begins so seek difficult things and learn to find comfort in the chaos that challenges bring.
Throughout generations, the most dynamic and unique humans have always been the ones who seek challenge, who embrace fear, who are simply willing to bet on themselves.
If it doesn't scare you, it's not worth your time.
If you know you can achieve something, what's the point in attempting it, the power lies in the unknown of a challenge, and where there's power, there's purpose.
stay insane.
365.