9 harsh truths about life you refuse to accept:

1) The world is not fair.

Everyone is born in different circumstances.

We don't control nearly as much about our lives as we'd like to believe.

The internet levels the playing field a bit. But still.

All you can do is practice gratitude and do what you can.

2) Hard work isn't always enough.

Hard Work + Consistency can win a lot of the time.

Talent + Hard Work + Consistency wins ALL of the time.

You might not always have the talent to win.

But when all else fails...

You can always pick yourself back up.

3) "Hacks" are a gimmick.

We throw around "life hacks" and "business hacks."

It's a fun way to communicate tips & advice.

But no one who's found true success did it, because they figured out "the hack."

4) Time is arbitrary.

• You don't have to have your life "figured out" by 30.
• You don't have to stick to a New Year's Resolution.
• You don't have to make a six-figure income before 40.

Take time-based goals for what they are:

Chosen mile-markers, not universal rules.