By Steven Aitchison

One of the most important things that determine your success is whether you show up on the days you feel like quitting.

Making an effort

Making a beginning is worthy of praise. If you are in the habit of striving for things you want, you have a lot more courage than than those who just dream. You are way more likely to succeed. But, praiseworthy though it is, making an effort does not guarantee success. It is just a beginning. When you start, there is a lot of enthusiasm and excitement. As you move on this journey, the initial enthusiasm wears away and the effort becomes routine. Once this happens, the real test starts.

When the effort loses its novelty, it is not, in fact, a bad thing. I see this as nature’s way of helping us on our journey. We get to know whether... More...