December 19
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This year, I decided the best way to explain anything to anyone is with an analogy. Relating what you're explaining to something they already know.
And one of my favorites is the idea of crossing the chasm.
Anything worth doing requires dedicated time, patience, and effort. Take playing the piano, for instance. If it were easy, everyone would know how to play.
But most students quit because they couldn't cross the chasm. At least, not yet.
The chasm is that stretch of time where you aren't seeing the exciting results yet. The time when you're focusing on the small goals on the way to your big goals.
The time when you want to give up and go back to doing easy things.
Entrepreneurs have to cross the chasm all the time. That's why 80% of small businesses close within the first five years. And then, of the businesses that survive, 80% of those businesses don't last the following five years.
If you struggle with crossing the chasm, here's an antidote.
Remember your why.
Why did you start this in the first place? What's your reason for doing?
Now, imagine this. On the other side of the chasm is a loved one in danger. Or maybe it's yourself that's in danger. And you need to get to the other side of the chasm to rescue them.
Now, you have a mission to get to the other side. Right? It's about something bigger than the present discomfort.
When we make it our mission to cross the chasm, armed with our why, that's when we're able to enjoy the journey.
And celebrate victory on the other side.
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