A formula for success

The Journey to Real Success

There was once a man named Daniel. Like many of us, he believed success meant one thing: money.
A big house. A fast car. The kind of job that makes people raise their eyebrows in admiration.

And at first… it seemed true.
Daniel worked hard, climbed the ladder, and soon had a salary that most people only dream of. But something strange happened—despite his income, he wasn’t happy. He filled his life with purchases: new clothes, the latest phone, a bigger TV. But the excitement faded faster each time. It was like drinking salty water—it looked like it would quench his thirst, but it never did.

Then there was his friend, Luis.
Luis didn’t earn much. In fact, he could barely afford a night out once in a while. But Luis was changing something far more valuable than his bank account—he was changing himself. He read books, learned new skills, improved his patience, practiced gratitude. And while he didn’t have a lot of money to spend, Luis was genuinely happy. He had that quiet confidence that can’t be bought.

One day, Daniel took a new job as a salesman. His base pay was $1,000 a month.
At first, he was nervous—new environment, new targets. But after a few months, his boss said:

“If you sell $10,000, you’ll get a $100 bonus.”

That’s 10% more! Daniel worked like crazy and hit the target.
The celebration was sweet—he felt unstoppable.

But then… it became routine. Month after month, he hit $10,000. The thrill was gone.

Until one day his boss raised the stakes:

“If you sell $15,000, you’ll get $150.”

Daniel pushed hard, reached it, and felt that rush of pride again.
But once it became easy… the excitement faded.

So why does this happen? And what is then the feeling of success for you?

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Why is the first time so exciting, and why does motivation fade when you can repeat it?

The answer is simple: It’s not about the money—it’s about conquering yourself.
The first time, you had to grow, stretch, and become someone new to reach the goal. That’s what made it exciting.
But once your brain knows the trick, it gets bored.

Success isn’t just a number in your account. Money is only an indicator that you’re doing something right.

Real success is the ability to change yourself—to gain a skill, a habit, or a mindset you didn’t have before.

Because at the end of the day… the greatest victory is over your own limitations.

If you would like to achieve your own success through our coaching sessions, (A job, a change in your life or more money), fill in your name and email, and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Wil Visser