SUCCESS IS NOT SOMETHING YOU CATCH

 Too many people treat success like it’s a prize to be won, something just out of reach that they have to chase. 

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Defeat the enemies of success. In our fast-paced world, it's easy to look around and feel like we're falling behind. We scroll through social media, see someone else's success their dream job, their perfect home, their overflowing bank account and we think why not me? We listen to the world telling us that happiness is found somewhere out there, outside of ourselves. But the truth is, success is never found by chasing someone else's dream. Excuses, procrastination, lazy fear and should have are always lurking, whispering reasons why you can't move forward. But here's the reality. The only thing standing between you and't move forward. But here's the reality. The only thing standing between you and success is you. Instead of looking over the fence at someone else's greener grass, water your own. Instead of chasing after success like it's some distance prize, focus on what you can control.

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Today, success isn't something you catch, it's something you build. Too many people treat success like a prize to be won, something just out of reach that they have to chase. They run after quick fixes, search for shortcuts and hope for some lucky break that will change everything overnight. But here's the truth. Success isn't caught, it's built. You don't stumble into greatness. You don't wake up one day at the top of your game. You build it, piece by piece, day by day, with effort, discipline and consistency, brick by brick. Every decision, every action, every moment of discipline lays the foundation for the life you want. The people you admire, the ones who seem to have it all. They didn't catch success. They built it. They showed up when no one was watching. They work when they didn't feel like it. They ignored doubt, pushed past fear and kept going, even when progress seemed slow.

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The best part you have the same power. You don't need permission, you don't need luck. You just need to start. Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can, because success isn't about waiting for the right moment, it's about creating it. Stop chasing and start building. Your future isn't found, it's made, and the only person who can build it is you. The old saying is true Success is like a butterfly the more you chase it, the more it escapes you. But when you focus on your own growth, it will come and land softly on your shoulder. Everything you need joy, success, fulfillment is already within you, right where you are today. Make it happen. I'm Chris Fantastic Powell. Thanks for listening. For books, e-books or audio books, visit chrisfantasticpowellcom or find them on Amazon.