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How to Step On a Journey to Success

The right mindset will help you get there

By Kristina SegarraPublished 2 years ago 4 min read
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How to Step On a Journey to Success
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“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”

— Paulo Coelho

Whether you realize it or not, life is all about challenges. The question is, are you prepared to fight them to reach success?

The journey to success isn’t smooth; it’s more like a tortuous path with many curvy turns. In every area of your life, you will encounter challenges.

Challenges are empowering as they serve as building blocks of success. Success comes to those who embrace the obstacles and fight them like a champion.

If you want to grow, you need to experience challenges. Challenges stretch your mind and prepare you for life. When you start learning and growing and see improvement in whatever areas of life you aspire to improve, you reach success. But if you cling to your old self and don’t strive to be better than you were yesterday, you cease to grow.

The more challenges you face in life, the higher your chances for success will be. Because each time you fall and pick yourself up again, you’re a newer person. You are stronger than you were a day before. That’s why you need to welcome challenges with open arms and not resist them.

Don’t derail from your path

It’s easy to give up on life when going gets tough. But when that happens, you need to get tougher and keep going. Every time you face a challenge, look at it from another perspective and say: The hardship I’m currently experiencing is temporary. It’s there so I can become a better version of myself.

Here’s the thing: If you want to taste success in life, then you have to be a fighter to make this happen. This may require a change. Whatever change you need to make in life — a minor or a huge one — will be beneficial for your personal growth.

Change is your best friend when it comes to success. You need to be open to change and embrace whatever changes life throws at you. And you need to bounce back from setbacks as they come.

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fail.”

— Nelson Mandela

The path to success is through failure

Don’t be intimidated by failures. Each small failure you overcome will make you a stronger person. Whatever goals you aspire to achieve in life, always remember success thrives on action.

With that in mind, do a little bit of something every day that will help you get closer to your dreams. Keep moving and keep learning and never quit. Remember quitting is never an option. Be a winner and you’ll win. And remember failing isn’t the same as losing. You lose when you quit the game altogether. Be prepared to fail and fight failures like a champion.

The path to success may be long and arduous. There will be many times when you want to give up. But life isn’t a bunch of roses — it’s a bunch of thorns sticking out to poke you. It may not always treat you fairly. Life is a test of self. It’s designed to make you a stronger person. Are you willing to surrender or keep going despite how painful it is?

If you adopt the mindset that life is all about hardships, you’ll be able to adjust to life with ease.

Don’t be afraid to fail. Be afraid not to try.

— Michael Jordan

Believe in your higher self

Unless you learn to believe in yourself, change won’t happen. Every human being has growth potential. That’s why you need to be mindful of the conversations you have with yourself.

Your mindset plays a huge part in your success. The way you see your struggles and how you deal with them will determine the outcomes.

The secret is never to lose hope. Keep the flame of hope burning hot. Hope is what will set you free. Hope is what will help you not to crush your spirit when obstacles stand in your path.

Hope is built on faith. Just as a flower needs water to stay alive, hope needs faith to stay strong. Believe in yourself and your power to turn your life around in the direction you want. Believe that life will turn for the better when the time is right. But until then, cling to hope tightly and never let go.

What if there is no one there to encourage you and push you to persevere? Then you need to be your own cheerleader and lift yourself up. Have an inner dialogue with yourself that you can do it, which will help you stay on the path you’ve chosen.

Those who acknowledge their own struggles and press on despite the pitfalls will triumph to victory. Those who believe will one day exceed their own expectations. And remember, strong faith is the antidote to defeat.

“Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities, work hard, and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.”

— Brad Henry

The takeaway

Life is all about hardships. The journey to success is long and arduous. But with the right mindset, you can overcome whatever obstacles life throws at you and reach success. Be prepared to fail as you come across many challenges. But if you believe in yourself and have hope, eventually success will greet you with a happy smile.

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About the Creator

Kristina Segarra

Health & wellness and self-improvement writer. Mother of 2. Musician.

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