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"It's easy to think that this kind of success happens overnight, but it simply doesn't."

How true, and so easily forgotten. We often look at those who have "made it" and assume their success was handed to them. While timing and luck are frequently cited and undoubtedly play a role, the fundamental reasons are usually relentless hard work and immense patience.

So, when we find ourselves on the verge of giving up, perhaps we should pause and ask: Have we truly given it our all?

If not, are we genuinely willing to invest what it truly takes?

I believe this is a truth we can all recognize in our own lives. Almost every obstacle we've encountered has, sooner or later, transformed into a stepping stone.

We learn. We grow. We reach new heights – often because of, not in spite of, the challenges we've faced. What feels like a failure today can reveal itself as an essential part of our journey towards success.

Robert Birming (RSS)

When the time came for the gig, their nerves were understandably high. One of their songs featured a particularly difficult chord change, and when they finally nailed it during the performance, the wave of relief and joy was so immense that they spontaneously hugged each other right there on stage.

During the interview, they laughed fondly about this memory and then shared a simple yet powerful piece of wisdom:

"You gotta start somewhere."

And isn't that the truth of it all? Everyone begins their journey at some point. No one is born an expert, fully formed and ready to conquer the world.

Just like in the inspiring case of Los Bitchos, simply starting isn't the only crucial step. We also need to be willing to share our skills and creations with the world, regardless of how unfinished or inadequate our self-critical inner voice might tell us they are.

Start, share, fail, learn, continue – this is the dynamic process that propels us forward, transforming us from absolute beginners to seasoned individuals. And those so called "failures" along the way are not setbacks, but valuable opportunities for learning and growth.

Embrace the beginning, share your efforts, learn from any stumbles, and keep on rocking.

I recognize myself very much in that. Even though I haven't been anywhere near the level Avicii was at, I have had careers that others have classified as "having succeeded."

It can be incredibly difficult to be in that situation. If you truly feel that this is where you should be and this is what you should be doing, then of course it's all good. However, if something feels wrong, it can be hard to pinpoint and address that growing discomfort.

Everyone around you constantly reminds you of how grateful and happy you should be. But life's not a one-size-fits-all thing, no matter how amazing it appears to be to bystanders.

So, how do we find our true path in life? I don't know, but I believe that what Tim said about what life "should be" is an important part. We will undoubtedly get lost if we let that idea guide us blindly.

Instead, we must create our own way. We must try to live life the way we want it to be. We must listen to our inner voice and let that be our guiding star, no matter what someone else's compass says.