Yes, that girl is cool. She has accomplished a lot, while here I am with a mere handful of followers, and no one really knows what I'm doing. Though I won't admit it, I think this is envy—possibly.
Thinking clearly, it's mainly because I haven't accomplished as much as she has, and there's no way I can do that overnight.
Okay, Nyanda, maybe you're overthinking this. What might actually be troubling you is the deep desire you have to reach your ideal level of accomplishment—the one you've always envisioned for your life. Watching the days go by without achieving it feels hard, especially when you see others (like her) reaching their goals.
Yes, it's true. You are absolutely right about this.
I think even you, my friend reading this right now, might relate to this feeling. But here's the bitter truth we all already know: we won't get what we want tomorrow.
Trying to force success often leads to bad consequences. It can drive us to take shortcuts or make poor decisions. Worse, failing to achieve our goals in this rushed mindset can lead to frustration or even depression.
Let's reflect on this together:
President Samia didn't enter politics and become President in a few months.
Bakhresa, born in 1949, didn't turn Azam into a prominent brand in 90s.
Alikiba, one of the greatest singers, didn't make a hit with his first song.
But why, why, why is it so hard for us to accept this? We have clear examples from the people we admire, yet we struggle to acknowledge that it took them years to reach where they are. Maybe we're too greedy for success. If that's the case, it's a bad sign. Or perhaps we're just pressured by the success we see others enjoying right now.
Let's accept this once and for all: it will take time. But it's not just about time. It's about effort—consistent effort—towards what we aspire to accomplish.
I understand we all have goals. We have projects we want to see succeed. But removing this "rush" is also important. We need to develop the ability to wait while continuing to work steadily towards our objectives.
Look closely at the success stories we admire. They all show traces of one key trait: consistency. Successful people don't just work every day; they work with the right mindset and follow well-thought-out strategies.
In the next part of this essay, I'll introduce a strategy specifically designed for college students with projects or goals they aspire to achieve. It's a simple yet powerful approach that keeps you consistent, motivated, and moving closer to your dreams, one step at a time—without the pressure of rushing.
