Hard work is just as it sounds. If you work consistently towards your goal, eventually, you’ll achieve it. Hard work isn’t being lazy or expecting others to do the work for you so that you can be successful. YOU do the hard work. Nobody owes it to you to help or push you. It would be nice, but that’s not how it goes.
There are people who think that others should help them.
“You should want to help me with my project.”
“I did a favor for you last week, so you need to do this for me.”
“I’ve been there for you – you owe that much to me!”
No. Nobody owes you anything. No matter how much you’ve helped them, or even hurt them. Yes, it is morally correct to live by the Golden Rule, but there are a lot of different people out there who live by their own rules.
When someone says they will help you, take it with a grain of salt. Don’t allow yourself to get mad if they don’t keep their word. Depending on others doesn’t always end well. As far as I’m concerned, there are a lot of people who ‘owe’ me, but I can’t wait on them. Besides, no one sees the vision of your goals the way you see them. It doesn’t matter if it’s important to you and whether they volunteer to assist you or not. It’s your dream.
Get used to working YOUR goals. Find the path to your achievement. Yes, some people will help, but don’t get caught up when someone doesn’t help. Even if you gave someone your last five dollars, they still don’t owe you anything. If you give it away, don’t expect it back. If you help someone, don’t expect the favor in return when you need help.
This is your work! You do it! Continue to work hard and doing the best that you can. The bottom line is: stop with the excuses. This is your goal – no one else is obligated to help you along. Yes, it’s nice if someone does, but don’t expect others to achieve your success. Don’t be lazy like that. This is your journey, not theirs. Get up, drink some water, and make it happen. In the end, you’ll have an awesome story to tell that may help someone else.