I keep thinking about all the versions of me that had to die to get here. The one who waited for permission. The one who thought being liked was more important than being successful. The one who played small so no one would feel uncomfortable. Here’s the truth: If you’re not losing people along the way, you’re not moving fast enough. If everyone still likes you, you’re not taking big enough risks. If you’re still the same person you were a year ago, you’re not really building anything. Growth isn’t pretty. It’s painful. It’s lonely. It’s a thousand tiny deaths and one hell of a rebirth. So, yeah. Keep playing small if you want to be liked. But if you want to win? You’re going to have to let some versions of you burn. #success #successmindset #successhabits