You Will Know When You Want It Bad Enough
by Joshua Richard of Monsters Who Sleep
There is one thing I struggled with more, as a growing musician, than any other problem I faced.
I wanted success so bad in my career, and I was determined to get it.
I also knew I had to put in consistent effort in order to achieve my goals.
The problem was this: I did want it, and was determined not to let anything stop me.
Unfortunately, I still could not mentally, emotionally, or any other way, commit fully.
I was on the fence for a long time.
It was a constant struggle between stagnation, and staying comfortable where I was.
There is one thing I struggled with more, as a growing musician, than any other problem I faced.
I wanted success so bad in my career, and I was determined to get it.
I also knew I had to put in consistent effort in order to achieve my goals.
The problem was this: I did want it, and was determined not to let anything stop me.
Unfortunately, I still could not mentally, emotionally, or any other way, commit fully.
I was on the fence for a long time.
It was a constant struggle between stagnation, and staying comfortable where I was.
The stagnation created a horrible anxiety every time I considered my circumstances in life.
The comfort was only comfortable enough to live below my means.
So I was frustrated at myself because I always felt like I could never do enough, while simultaneously feeling like I was doing too much. Until one day, I decided I had enough.
That was the day I put my ego aside and told myself "even if I look like a loser, a moron, get ridiculed...if I fail, lose money, miss out on some fun in life, I don't care."
The moment I made this choice, I finally began to realize how much better it was than the pain I was expecting before.
If you are not sure what the point I'm getting at is, I will tell you a few things to help you along your journey to success in whatever it is you want.
First thing: understand that you will get to a breaking point where you decide to go for it no matter what it takes.
Second: if you are struggling now, I promise it will get better if you keep pushing through the dense undergrowth.
Moral of the story is: NEVER GIVE UP.
Second: if you are struggling now, I promise it will get better if you keep pushing through the dense undergrowth.
Moral of the story is: NEVER GIVE UP.
About the author: Joshua Richard is a lifelong musician determined to make the most out of life; the suffering, the enjoyment, and anything in between. His pseudonym/music project, Monsters Who Sleep, brings light to the dark, and guides you through the toughest heartbreak.