"النجاح ليس دائما يتعلق بالعظمة. إنه يتعلق بالاستمرارية. العمل الجاد المستمر يحقق النجاح. العظمة ستأتي."

The key idea here is that success doesn't necessarily come from big, grand gestures or inherent greatness. Instead, it's about showing up and doing the work consistently. Over time, this steady effort leads to success and, eventually, greatness.

Let’s dig into why this idea matters. Often, we get caught up in the notion that success comes from a single moment of genius or a huge breakthrough. We look at successful people and think they must have had some extraordinary, defining moment. But the reality is, most of them didn’t. They just kept showing up. They put in the work day after day, even when it was hard, even when they didn’t feel like it.

Think about the story of J.K. Rowling. Before she wrote the "Harry Potter" series, she was a struggling single mother. She wrote in cafes while her baby slept next to her. Was it one burst of brilliance that led to her success? No way. It was her consistency. She wrote bit by bit, page by page, even when publishers kept rejecting her manuscripts. Eventually, her consistent effort paid off, and we know how that story ends—success and greatness.

So how can you apply this wisdom to your own life? Start by setting small, manageable goals for yourself. Don’t aim for greatness right out of the gate. It’s overwhelming and often unrealistic. Instead, focus on what you can do consistently. If you’re writing a book, maybe that’s 500 words a day. If you’re trying to get fit, maybe that’s 30 minutes of exercise each day. The point is to just keep at it. Do the work every day, even when you don’t see immediate results. Over time, you’ll build momentum, and that’s when success starts to happen.

Imagine you’re training for a marathon. You wouldn’t expect to just go out and run 26.2 miles on your first day, right? You’d start with shorter runs and gradually increase your distance. Some days you’ll feel great, and other days, not so much. But if you stick with it, running consistently, you’ll get stronger. You’ll build endurance. And eventually, you’ll be ready for that marathon. It’s the same with any goal you have. Consistent effort over time leads to success.

Here's a relatable story to bring this home. Picture a guy named Dave. Dave wants to learn to play the guitar. He’s not looking to be the next Jimi Hendrix; he just wants to play a few songs. So, he makes a commitment to practice for 15 minutes every day. Some days he’s really into it, and other days it feels like a chore. But he keeps going. After a few months, he realizes he can play a few of his favorite songs pretty well. A year later, he’s confident enough to play in front of friends. He didn’t get there by playing for hours in one go; he got there by being consistent.

So, when you’re tempted to give up because you’re not seeing huge results right away, remember this: success isn’t about being great from the start. It’s about putting in the effort, day after day. Keep showing up. Keep doing the work. And trust that greatness will follow.