From Expectation to Reality: The True Journey to Success
Success is often misunderstood. We’re raised to believe that if we work hard, we’ll eventually achieve our dreams — as if success is a straight line from point A to point B. That’s the expectation. We imagine a smooth, upward journey — no struggles, no confusion, no failures. But then, reality hits. The image above perfectly captures this gap. The top part, labeled “Expectation,” shows a straight arrow from Hard Work ➡ Success. It’s clean. Predictable. Encouraging. But also misleading. Now look at the second part — Reality. It paints a far more accurate picture. One filled with problems, setbacks, failure, challenges, and obstacles. That’s how success truly unfolds, especially in trading, business, and life itself. Let’s dive deeper. Why the Straight Line is Dangerous That top arrow — as encouraging as it seems — creates false hope. When we believe success is simple and linear, we’re mentally unprepared for the struggles. So when we face our first setback, we panic. When we ...