Business By Hormozi #208: Get Over the Work and Get to Work

The Reality of Success

At some point, you have to accept that the journey to getting good at something takes longer than you expect, and the amount of work required is often much more than you were initially told.

We’ve all heard the stories of overnight success or quick hacks to reach the top, but the truth is much different. The journey to mastery is long, tedious, and filled with setbacks. You were lied to about what success would look like. Now, it’s time to get over it and do the hard work that will truly lead you to your goals.

The Lie of Instant Success

We’ve all been fed the fantasy of rapid success. From social media influencers to business moguls, it seems like there’s always someone who found success overnight. The reality is that behind every so-called “overnight success” is years of hard work, struggle, and failure.

When you start your journey, the work often feels like it’s never-ending. The path to excellence isn’t easy—it requires consistency, dedication, and the understanding that the process will take longer than expected.

Embrace the Process

The sooner you accept the fact that mastery takes time and you can’t rush the process, the better. Progress will always feel slower than you want it to be, but the key is to keep going, regardless of how frustrating it might be.

Instead of focusing on how much work is left, focus on how much you’ve already accomplished. Shift your mindset from impatience to resilience.

Get Over the Expectations and Get to Work

It’s time to stop complaining about the amount of work ahead and start focusing on what you can do today. Success is built upon small daily actions. You won’t get where you want to be by dwelling on how long it’s taking or how difficult the journey is.

The best way to move forward is to accept the reality of the hard work and commit to it. Stop waiting for the right time or perfect moment—there will never be a better time than right now to put in the work that will pay off later.

Conclusion

Getting good at anything requires dedication, sacrifice, and, most importantly, a willingness to embrace the hard work that comes with it. You were lied to about how easy success would be, but now you have to get over it and do the work that will get you to where you want to go. Don’t wait for the perfect moment—get to work today.