Nicely written post. I agree it comes down to perception.

Mindset is one of the most overlooked areas by people. And the likely number one reason why so many people never complete any big life goals, from a success standpoint.

Besides the obvious factors like talent and opportunity, there are two major players in the mindset of the successful that the others have yet to master... self-control and grit.

Self-control is being able to control your attention, your emotions, and your behavior in moments when something appealing or attractive comes along. Mindfulness meditation is a great way to work on your self-control. When you’re able to quiet your thoughts, you have more focus and clarity.

Grit is having the determination and perseverance to keep pursuing your goals through all road blocks. Most of the time, our road blocks are self-imposed. Grit doesn’t have to mean working 16 hours a day. What’s important is being able to keep pushing forward in your pursuits without sacrificing your livelihood.