Success often appears glamorous, but the reality is that it is built on disciplined and repetitive routines. The key to achieving long-term goals lies in embracing potentially mundane aspects of the journey, as novelty can be a barrier to sustaining motivation. To thrive and achieve visible success, one must endure and accept the less exciting, foundational work that occurs behind the scenes.
"All the things which cause complaint or dread are like the taxes of life—things from which, my dear Lucilius, you should never hope for exemption or seek escape." - Seneca
This idea—that there are taxes of life that you should happily pay—resonates deeply. The reframe to view these negatives as a necessary part of my growth and progress has been tremendously helpful on my journey (and will be on yours).
In today's piece, I'd like to highlight 7 taxes of life you need to pay to live the life you want.