If you truly want to be successful in life, if you want to achieve your greatest goals and dreams then there are certain things you must be willing to leave behind. Success doesn’t just come by chance. It is built through sacrifice, discipline and focus.
In this article, I’ll share with you the three things I personally had to let go of in order to move from where I was (broke, struggling, and frustrated) to where I am today. These are not just theories; they are principles I’ve lived, tested, and proven.
- Sacrifice Comfort
One of the biggest enemies of success is comfort. Most of the successful people you see today once did the hard things that others refused to do yesterday that’s why their lives look easier today.
There’s a saying:
“If you do easy things today, your life will be hard tomorrow. But if you do hard things today, your life will be easy tomorrow.”
Take Elon Musk, for example. In his biography, he revealed that he worked 18 hours a day while building his companies. That level of sacrifice meant little sleep and almost no rest, but it also created the empire he enjoys today.
Personally, I’ve had to give up comfort too. Many nights while others were asleep, I was awake from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. working on my dreams. It wasn’t easy but I understood something: comfort now can cost me my future.
If you want to achieve your dreams, you must be ready to sacrifice comfort today so tomorrow will reward you.
- Let Go of Some Friends
This one is painful but necessary. The people you surround yourself with have a direct impact on your life.
I used to have friends who cared only about parties, gossip and wasting time. They had no interest in personal growth, reading, or building a future. Whenever I brought up topics like business, setting goals or self-development, they tuned out.
It wasn’t until I read Think and Grow Rich that I realized something powerful:
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”
So, I had to make a tough decision. I distanced myself from those friends and surrounded myself with people who shared my hunger for growth and success. Today, my life is completely different from theirs.
If you want to rise higher, you must be willing to let go of friendships that don’t align with your future.
- Stop Chasing Distractions (Womanizing)
This may sound controversial, but it’s the truth. Many young men (and women) waste valuable time and energy chasing after multiple relationships and unnecessary pleasures.
If you are not yet financially stable and you spend your energy running after every attractive person you see, your focus will be destroyed. Divided attention means divided results.
Here’s the reality: successful people who indulge in such distractions usually already have financial freedom and passive income. Their money works for them so even if they lose focus for a while, their businesses still grow. But for you, someone who is still building copying their lifestyle will only set you back.
Instead, focus on one partner and channel your energy into your goals and dreams. When you build stability first, the rest will follow.
Inconclusion,
If you want to achieve your biggest dreams, you must be willing to leave behind:
Comfort, Certain friendships and Needless distractions
These sacrifices may be tough in the beginning but they will reward you with a life of success, freedom and prosperity.
Remember, the future belongs to those who are willing to sacrifice today for a better tomorrow.
If you want to dive deeper into strategies that helped me move from poverty to financial freedom, grab a copy of my book here:
Achieving Your Greatest Dreams
David Asaana is a Digital Marketer, Author and Entrepreneur with over five years of experience. He has worked with 4,000+ clients across Ghana, the USA, the UK, and beyond. And his YouTube channel where he shares step-by-step tutorials on digital marketing and business growth has reached more than 1.8 million views.
