Choose Your Hard

Up Before the Sun with Gratitude on My Mind

The air is still, and the world is hushed in the quiet moments before dawn. There’s a peacefulness in this early hour, a time to reflect and find clarity in the calm. I take a deep breath and appreciate the silence—knowing that the day ahead will bring its own challenges and opportunities. It’s in these moments of stillness that I realize how much of our journey is shaped by the choices we make. Some paths are easier, some are harder, but each one requires us to decide: will we stay comfortable, or will we choose the hard that leads to growth and success?

Today, let's explore the power of choosing the hard that drives us forward.

Embracing the Challenge of Growth

Growth isn’t easy. It’s often messy, uncomfortable, and filled with challenges that push us beyond our limits. But the reality is, growth doesn’t happen in comfort. It happens when we choose the hard path, the one that forces us to face our weaknesses, challenge our assumptions, and stretch beyond what we thought was possible. The hard path is where we discover our true strength. Whether it's personal development, building a career, or healing from past wounds, the struggle is what sharpens us.

As Andrew Murphy said, “You are confined only by the walls you build yourself.”

The limits we impose on ourselves are the ones that hold us back. Today, choose to break down those walls. Embrace the challenge of growth, for in that very discomfort lies the opportunity for transformation.

Comfort vs. Progress

We all face two kinds of hard: the hard of staying stuck in comfort, and the hard of pushing forward into progress. The comfort zone feels safe—it’s familiar, predictable, and requires little risk. But the truth is, staying there comes with its own cost: stagnation. The longer we stay in that comfort, the harder it becomes to change. On the other hand, the hard of progress is filled with risk, uncertainty, and challenges, but it’s the only path that leads to real success and fulfillment. The choice is yours. Do you choose the hard that keeps you in place, or do you step into the unknown, where the possibility for growth and achievement awaits?

“The comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.” Heed Inky Johnson's words

—don’t let the false safety of comfort hold you back from the potential of your future.

Overcoming Fear to Choose the Hard of Success

Fear is the greatest barrier we face when it comes to choosing success. It’s easy to give in to fear—to doubt ourselves, to hold back, to avoid the challenges that feel overwhelming. But the truth is, every success we’ve ever achieved came with a side of fear. It’s the willingness to move forward in spite of fear that separates those who succeed from those who don’t. Choosing the hard of success means choosing to confront that fear, to step into the discomfort, and to embrace the uncertainty. Every time you face your fear, you build a little more courage, and that courage fuels the path to your success.

As Eleanor Roosevelt wisely said, “Do one thing every day that scares you.”

Don’t let fear dictate your choices. Rise above it and take that next step toward the success you deserve.

Call to Action:

Today, take a moment to identify the hard you’re avoiding. What step can you take right now that challenges your comfort zone? Whether it's tackling a fear, making a tough decision, or starting something new, choose the hard that will lead you to progress. Don’t wait—take action now, and watch how your life begins to transform. #YGT ???

Now or Later

Gratification now, it feels so sweet,

But short-term pleasure can lead to defeat.

The path of ease may seem the way,

But it’ll leave you lost, just wasting the day.

The hard road’s long, it’s rough, it’s tough,

Yet every step taken proves you’re strong enough.

The future rewards are built on today,

So choose the hard road, and pave your own way.

Instant comfort can steal your dream,

But true success is earned, not given or seen.

Take the challenge now, don’t wait in vain,

For the road ahead is hard, but the spoils are yours to claim.

Conclusion

Choosing your hard isn’t about picking the easiest path—it’s about choosing the path that leads to the life you truly want. Remember, every step you take outside your comfort zone brings you closer to the person you’re meant to become. So, what will you choose today? Take that first step toward progress.

And know that you don’t have to do it alone. The YGT community is here to support you every step of the way. Join the UpB4TSuN Facebook group, our mission is to Inspire, Repair, Motivate, and celebrate the wins along the way.

You have the power within you to overcome any challenge. Keep pushing, keep growing—your best is yet to come.?

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Thank you for reading! If this message resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please like, leave a comment, and share this with anyone who could use a little motivation today. Let’s spread the message of choosing the hard that leads to growth and success. Together, we rise! ???