There's a meme that's been around for a while about reality vs. perception when considering the path to success. It compares the over-simplified straight line that most external observers see with the crazy squiggled line of what progress actually looks like for those working towards a worthy goal. I think this meme resonates with a truth that most of us get. It's easy to understand how an external observer won't grasp the blood, sweat, and tears that go into being successful at an endeavor. All they usually see is the end result. But I think we actually miss the way that this understanding can help us on a daily basis. Instead of … [Read more...]