The Truth About Success: Why Most People Fail and How You Can Win
The Truth About Success: Why Most People Fail and How You Can Win
Success isn’t just about ambition—it’s about sacrifice and persistence. Discover why most people fail and how you can stay committed to achieving your goals.
Sounds motivating, right? But here’s the truth: you can accomplish anything—if you're willing to sacrifice enough to make it happen.
Success isn’t about luck, talent, or ambition alone. It’s about endurance—how much you’re willing to fail, learn, adapt, and keep pushing forward when others quit.
Ask yourself: How many setbacks can you face, learn from, and still keep going?
For most people, the answer is not many. That’s why so few actually reach their biggest goals.
Still not convinced?
Go to a gym on January 2nd. Then go back on March 2nd. The difference is staggering. The enthusiasm fades, the effort dwindles, and the dream quietly dies—all because most people aren’t willing to pay the price.
As Snoop Dogg famously said: “I paid the cost to be the boss.”
You will too—if you truly want it.
The only question is: Are you willing to pay that cost?
Hungry after rowing, I made a turkey, apple, and Muenster pressed pita sandwich from what I had in the fridge. Simple, satisfying—and a good reminder that eating at home often hits the spot.
A reflection on Leah’s journey in The Poisonwood Bible and how open-mindedness, cross-cultural connection, and being willing to be changed can reshape our lives. Featuring wisdom from Anatole, a personal story from Korea, and a Beatles lyric that ties it all together.
From culinary school to combat zones, parenting through COVID to rebuilding a business—this is the story of trusting my gut when nothing else made sense.