Everything Worthwhile is Uphill
John Maxwell says it clearly: “Everything worthwhile is uphill.”
Growth. Leadership. Character. Influence. Impact. None of it happens by accident. No one drifts into meaningful success. We drift into comfort. We drift into distraction. We drift into mediocrity.
But we climb into purpose.
Self-discipline is what moves us from good intentions to consistent action. Many people are “getting ready to get ready” (myself included). They attend the seminar. They read the book. They talk about the goal. But results—not intentions—are what ultimately matter.
Temporary success is common. Sustained success is rare. Why? Because sustained success requires doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done—regardless of how we feel in the moment.
A principle to keep in mind:
Doing what’s easy now makes life harder later.
Doing what’s hard now makes life easier later.
The uphill climb builds capacity. It builds character. It builds credibility.
As leaders, coaches, and growth-minded individuals, we don’t just inspire people to dream—we equip them to climb.
Because everything worthwhile is uphill.
Next steps:
A question to ponder - Where in your life are you choosing “easy now” instead of “better later”? Identify one uphill decision you’ve been avoiding—and take the first step today. If you want accountability or clarity around your next climb, let’s connect.
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