Life is a stage.
You move from one stage to another.
There is no shortcuts to the achievements of life.
If you think you can jump the stages of life then the gravity of realities will soon act upon you.
In science: newtons law stated, that every thing that goes up must surely come down.
So if you jump up remember the ground awaits you.
If life is a stage then we can liken life has a growth. E.g.
A growth of larva to pupa and to adult is a stage of life.
If you are pregnant it takes 9months for proper delivery.
If not You will give birth to a premature infant.
You cant be a professional without being once an apprentice.
In all, self discipline, obedience, hardwork, truth will lead you throughout the phases of your life and greater heights.
Thanks for your time.