I think we crave excitement nearly bordering on absurd levels as people, reflected by how our brains become addicted to high doses of dopamine. We often want the spectacular, considering it to be the most memorable or significant part of our lives. This simply isn't the case though, as we quickly come to the realization that life is pretty mundane and is actually filled with rare bouts of excitement. This is not to say it isn't satisfying though.

I remember watching an inspiring talk by the late Jim Rohn on YouTube sometime last year and he suggested that we stop getting overtly excited about weekend and off-work days because the days we do spend working actually matter quite a bit, and are filled out over a much longer amount of years. It meant it was wrong to neglect the routine tasks at work and focus on only weekends because the office constitutes a big part of our lives, for those who have office jobs.

It Starts from Somewhere

So this routine lifestyle is what actually delivers for most of us and transforms us slowly over time. Save for some rare instances, most people start from somewhere and have a slow and steady climb up the ladder until they eventually get to their desired destination. It is rare to see a YouTube channel that starts out with millions of followers, or a business that has capital and customers lining up and waiting for it as it launches. In most instances, growth is long and growth is earned.

I have developed some pretty healthy routines over the years and I can say without a doubt that they have become a big part of my identity. The catch lies in my ability to continue doing them each and every day till they become an extension of my life. From running to blogging, even daily routines such as tidying my environment has given me some organizational skills that I often underestimate. Such is the nature of financial independence and how sustained action over time delivers.

We have become very impatient to see results in Today's environment. It isn't really surprising though, as we see fierce competition launched between companies and individuals over who can garner the most. It also drives some people who might otherwise want a slow, steady build towards action because they'd find themselves without a market from the relentless actions of others. Companies have not adopted the 'innovate or die' approach and it is certainly rubbing off individuals in our society.

Conclusion

Yet action and impatience should not be allowed to exist on the same plane. What matters is that we're constantly making moves to better and improve our lot. Getting obsessed over seeing immediate results helps nobody. If I continue to exercise or I keep being active on the Hive chain, I know that I am least putting myself in a position to grow. We all seek transformational growth but sometimes it doesn't come with an expected bang, but a whimper.