Day 52: Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day

You know, I am one of the lucky few that have a career that they love. I get to do what I enjoy every single day AND add value to others while doing it. I am very fortunate and I know it. I give thanks and gratitude every single day that I am at the office, with every person I meet and every time I lock up at night. I do not take one moment of it for granted…ever. Some would say that I am lucky, but I do not necessarily believe in luck. In the words of Oprah, “Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.” In my world, that meant I believed in myself enough to MAKE it happen…I didn’t wait for chance and I didn’t get handed anything either…I seized opportunities. The magic is in DECIDING what it is you want then taking the necessary ACTION to get it…and do not stop until you get there. That’s it.

Let me tell you something though, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither was fulfilling my dream either. It is so easy to judge another for what they have and overlook the unseen. A lot of people I know think I became an overnight success story. That simply is not true. What most do not know is how much time, energy, blood, sweat and tears that went in it. A lot. A lot more than normal. It actually took me two years from the birth of an idea until now to be where I am at…and I am merely just getting started.

So if you ever find yourself comparing yourself to others and what they have, consider this: You have no idea of the foundation that was laid beforehand and what it took to get there. If you did know, you’d probably tell them to keep it. Our paths are all different, yet lead to the same peak. We will arrive when we are meant to arrive. So when it comes to your own successes, judge yourself less, and love yourself more. Kindness will get you farther.