"واصل التحرك حتى عندما يبدو الأمر بلا فائدة"

Sometimes, when you're stuck in a rut, the best thing you can do is to just keep going, even if it feels pointless. The idea here is that motion itself can lead to progress, even if it doesn't seem like it at the moment. It’s about persistence—kind of like when you’re running and you hit that wall, but you push through it and eventually find your second wind.

Think back to Thomas Edison working on the lightbulb. He famously failed thousands of times before he succeeded. Imagine how many times he must have felt like he was going nowhere, like all his efforts were useless. But every time he kept moving, each failure brought him one step closer to his goal. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes the act of continuing, even when it seems futile, is what eventually leads to breakthroughs.

Let's bring this down to something more relatable. Think about someone who's been job hunting for months without any luck. It’s discouraging, right? Their resume has been sent out to dozens of companies, but they’re not getting the calls back. It feels useless. But then, out of the blue, they get an interview because the right employer saw their persistence. They kept moving, even when it seemed like nothing was happening, and it paid off.

So, how do you apply this wisdom in your own life? Start by setting small, manageable goals. If you're an aspiring writer facing a block, don’t aim to write a whole chapter—aim to write a paragraph. If you’re trying to get fitter, don’t force yourself to run a marathon—start with a 10-minute walk. The trick is to keep moving. It’s these tiny steps that build momentum, and before you know it, you’ve covered more ground than you ever thought possible.

Let me share a personal story to drive this home. A friend of mine, Sarah, wanted to learn the guitar. She was so enthusiastic at first, but after a few weeks, she felt like she wasn’t making any progress. It felt useless. Her fingers hurt, she struggled with chords, and the songs sounded terrible. But she decided to keep moving. She practiced a little every day, and although it felt pointless at times, she kept at it. Months later, she played a song flawlessly at a local open mic night. The look on her face was pure joy—the kind you get only from knowing that all your useless-feeling efforts were actually leading somewhere.

So next time you’re feeling like your efforts are in vain, remind yourself that movement is progress. Whether it’s personal growth, a career goal, or learning something new, persistence pays off. It’s okay to feel stuck and it’s okay to doubt, but don’t let that stop you. Keep moving—even when it feels useless—because often, that’s when you’re actually on the brink of something great.

Remember, it’s like chatting with a friend at a coffee shop. You wouldn't tell them to give up just because it’s hard, would you? Instead, you’d encourage them to keep going. So do the same for yourself. You never know what’s just around the corner.