Everyone at point “a” wants to be at point “z” (desired state). But who wants to exhibit the discipline, humility, and sacrifice to navigate points b through y? Not only that, but luck is needed as well. There is no guarantee of success; the only guarantee is grinding, exacting effort.
But is there any other choice? In the end, how could you NOT view this challenge as awesomely exhilarating? 😉
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
Great thought! Learn to enjoy the journey, it’s probably going to be a long one 🙂
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Long or short, it should be at the very least be fulfilling! 🙂
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I believe life without challenges ensures failure, and where there is no fighting; challenges becomes defeat.
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Well put!
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