Do you ever get frustrated that your ambition is greater than your ability?

Does that song in your head sound far better than what you just recorded? Is the painting you envisioned far grander than the oil you just committed to canvas? Are you unable to communicate the thoughts in your mind into cohesive prose?

It happens to all of us.

What sets the good apart from the great is hard work, tenacity, perseverance and a determined focus on knowing that you will eventually get there.

But success doesn't come overnight. Nor should it. Success needs to be earned.

When you feel like you've hit the brick wall in your creativity and you feel that the hard work that's required to rock at your thing is too overwhelming … watch the video below.

You're not alone.

Anyone who has achieved anything has hit the same wall as you. But the difference is, they pressed through it. Will you?


As Steven Pressfield says, Do The Work.

Thanks to the Brain Pickings blog for bringing this amazing video to my attention.
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Tags: Ira Glass | This American Life | Steven Pressfield | Do The Work | Brain Pickings