The long and winding road to overnight success

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Success.
Success who?
Overnight success…you started your new venture yesterday, so here I am.

No one is an overnight success.

Businesses are not an overnight success.

Success is preceded by immeasurable blood, sweat and tears over long periods of time. Individuals put their hearts and souls into something they believe in immensely in the hopes others will value their product or service. A viable business may eventually take hold for the lucky and the fortunate. Most efforts take years to achieve market acceptance and modest year-on-year growth.

Steve Martin said, “Be so good they can’t ignore you.”

It’s sage advice for businesses as well as individuals. A relentless pursuit of excellence will get you noticed. Your verve, passion and commitment will reap rewards. Success will find you.

Just don’t expect success to find you overnight.

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