Every goal goes through 5 stages:
- Uninformed Optimism – “This will be easy!”
- Informed Pessimism – “This is harder than I thought.”
- Valley of Despair – “Is this even worth it?” (Most people quit here.)
- Informed Optimism – “This can work. I just need to keep going.”
- Success & Fulfillment – “I’m so glad I didn’t give up.”
Understanding this cycle is a game changer.
When you expect the dip, you don’t fear it.
Reaction is pain.
Anticipation is power.
