The path to success is not a straight line. Learn to trust the road you are on.

Life can seem like a constant struggle. We get discouraged and feel that things aren’t working out. Don’t make the common mistake of giving up too soon.

1. Success is a journey – it’s a marathon, not a sprint
   1. You can’t just flip a switch and have instant change
   2. You have to create a plan and take action towards that plan
   3. You have to learn to believe in the process
2. Too often people quit just before the real improvement occurs
   1. We lose belief in our actions when we hit a lull
   2. We decide to retreat to safety and accept the status quo
   3. In these times, it’s important to trust your process
3. Learn to temper your expectations and stick to your actions
   1. We need to implement changes, make adjustments and stick to them
   2. Focus more on the actions and less on the immediate outcome
      1. Avoid banking in our head
   3. Be mindful of out tendency for instant gratification