What kind of society tells its youth they are broken? This is a question that has haunted many of us at different stages of our lives. From a young age, we’re bombarded with messages that something is wrong with us if we don’t fit neatly into pre-defined boxes. If we struggle to focus, to conform, or to meet arbitrary standards, we’re often labeled with disorders, deficiencies, or personality flaws. For years, I carried this burden.

In the fast-moving world of entrepreneurship and personal development, it’s easy to lose sight of why you started. Between client requests, market trends, social media noise, and day-to-day stressors, your original vision can get watered down, diluted, or buried under a pile of compromises. But if there’s one truth that separates successful, purpose-driven individuals from the masses, it’s this: Those who win long-term are the ones who hold the vision.

Throughout life, many individuals comfort themselves with the phrase, “I’ll get there.” It sounds optimistic—reassuring even—but beneath the surface, it hides a dangerous myth. The reality is simple: There is no future destination where everything suddenly becomes perfect. You are already “there.”