4 Steps to Try Harder

Summary

The article outlines a four-step process to motivate oneself to work harder towards a personal goal by identifying it, assessing the gap, planning the journey, and committing to perseverance.

Abstract

The article titled "4 Steps to Try Harder" provides a guide to personal growth and achievement. It emphasizes the importance of finding one's true passion or goal, known as the "What." The second step involves evaluating the skills, resources, and traits one currently possesses versus what is needed to reach the goal. The third step suggests finding the most effective path to the goal, advocating for tangible actions over mere words. The final step is a straightforward call to action: to try harder and not be deterred by setbacks, acknowledging that effort is essential for success. The article concludes with the encouragement to keep moving forward, as the only certainty besides death is that without trying, one will never succeed.

Opinions

The author believes that identifying one's true desire is crucial to motivation and success.
It is suggested that an honest self-assessment is necessary to understand what is required to achieve one's goals.
The article posits that real progress is made through action, not just the intention to improve.
Perseverance is highlighted as a key factor in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals.
The author encourages readers to adopt a self-disciplined approach, akin to a drill sergeant, to push through challenges.
There is an emphasis on the value of learning from failures as much as from successes.
The article conveys a sense of urgency to act, implying that passive contemplation is insufficient for personal development.

1. Find your “What”

Before the starting point comes your What, what do you want to do? No really, don’t just think about it, feel it! What is it you truly want to do? A skill, a date, a job, a house, a car. Think and feel that reason that moves you and gives your life meaning.

That which you sit alone at night just wondering about “what if…?” Sometimes someone dear to you may know it better than you do! It usually would show up during those long calm conversations where you’d look back on life and remember the good and bad times as just part of what got you to where you are regardless if things are going well or not. Then the words “You know, you are good at...” Or maybe it’s “What keeps you here? You could be so much more if you just…” Yes, you know that moment when time seems to sit still and you just know these are words that you will remember for life. That’s your “what” your goal to reach!

2. What’s the distance between you and your “what”

Simple enough, a clear road to success. What is it that they have that you don’t? Make a list of the skills, resources, and traits that are needed to achieve that goal and now take a good look at yourself and list out of those things what is it you have and what you don’t. No sugar coating here! You need to have an unbiased look and acknowledge things for what they are at the moment. Remember at this point you are just making the starting line clear, no judgment just state what is true regardless because those things are about to change.

3. Find the best path to the goal

If you don’t acknowledge that there is a problem then there is nothing to fix.

Saying that you’re working on yourself doesn’t mean you actually are. Get a move on! Let your actions lead your words, and work hard every day even if a little at a time to change for the better. Don’t just say you’re working hard but have others see that you’re working.

4. Finally TRY HARDER DAMMIT!

Bad French aside, really it’s that simple just Try Harder! Don’t let the small losses put you down. Be your very own drill sergeant and don’t take your own bs. Find a reason to say one more time every time you have a setback. Every step is a step forward whether it’s by failing and learning or getting it right the first time it doesn’t matter, just keep moving! Because there are two things that can be certain in life

You will inevitably die

If you don’t try you will 100% never make it!

So don’t say you’ve lost if you’re still competing. Get up, breathe, look back at how far you’ve come until now, and keep moving forward. The road may be long, and night may be cold and lonely but I will never stop moving

Try Harder … Be BETTER!