We’re so focused on arriving, that we forget to value who we’re becoming

It’s easy to measure progress by milestones, promotions, launches, or outcomes.
But growth doesn’t only happen at the finish line.

It happens in the discipline.
In the quiet persistence.
In the moments no one else sees.

Take a moment to recognize how far you’ve come,  not just in achievements, but in character.

The person you’re becoming is the real success.

Curious how well-known leaders learned to appreciate who they were becoming, long before they “arrived”?

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The “You’re Not Behind” Reminder (Oprah Winfrey)

Early in her career, Oprah Winfrey was told she wasn’t right for television.

She was fired.

Imagine if she had decided that moment defined her potential.

Instead, she allowed the experience to shape her resilience, her voice, and her confidence.

If you’re early in your career and questioning yourself, growing in your career or transitioning into a different career, remember this: one job, one piece of feedback, one slow season does not define you.

You’re not behind.
You’re building.

And who you’re becoming matters more than how quickly you arrive.

The Power of “Not Yet” (Sara Blakely)

Another great story is about Sara Blakely, before founding Spanx, she spent years getting rejected while selling fax machines.

That season wasn’t glamorous.
But it built her confidence, communication skills, and resilience.

Daily, you can feel like you’re proving yourself.

But what if this phase isn’t about impressing everyone,
it’s about strengthening yourself?

Don’t rush the foundation stage.

The growth you’re experiencing now is preparing you for rooms you haven’t entered yet.

Growth Before Recognition (Michael Jordan)

Did you know Michael Jordan didn’t start as a legend?

He was cut from his high school varsity team.

That moment didn’t end his story.
It shaped his work ethic.

Skill, confidence, and leadership are built in the seasons no one applauds.

Keep showing up.
Keep learning.
Keep growing.

The destination will come.
Right now, focus on becoming.