The Grunt Work of Success with Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Success is not reaching the top of the mountain; it's the passion of each step climbed, the resilience shown in the face of adversity, and the growth experienced with every stumble." In seasons of achievements and successes, some of us fail to take a pause and appreciate our triumph. We become so fixated on reaching the pinnacle of our ambitions that we overlook the beauty of the journey itself—the trials, the triumphs, and the transformations that occur along the way. No wonder many of us find ourselves feeling unfulfilled even after reaching our goals. Because when we fail to recognize the value of the journey, we rob ourselves of the opportunity to fully appreciate our achievements.

Therefore, we must realize that the true beauty of achievement lies not in the attainment of a goal, but in the transformation that occurs within ourselves as we strive towards it. We are often advised to focus on the goal but I want to encourage you to focus more on the journey. To appreciate our progress of being better in what we do. To continue pursuing a goal despite having no one to give you a round of applause or a tap on the back. Take full advantage of every opportunity to succeed and know that no matter what your level of success is, you will always be enough. Hence, as we continue on our respective paths, let us embrace the journey, celebrate our successes, and strive for even greater heights.

In this solo episode, I will share with you my realizations in this graduation season, reflecting on the significance of milestones, the journey beyond them, and how we can navigate life's transitions with purpose and gratitude. I want you to take a moment to appreciate the success and its genuine sense, since many of us fail to acknowledge our progress in our pursuit to achieve every goal we have on our checklists. Buckle up and discover the hidden gems within the journey towards our dreams.

"Many times, in life, we don't take the time to appreciate what we've accomplished or what we achieved." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

Topics Covered:

(00:00:48) The Graduation Season

(00:01:39) Appreciate your progress

(00:03:54) How do you nurture your gift?

(00:06:06) The atomic habits of goals vs. systems

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(00:09:13) Don’t be complacent

(00:10:37) You are enough

(00:11:12) Take full advantage of the opportunities

(00:12:03) What is your message to your younger self?

Key Takeaways: 

"Many times, we're so focused on what's next, where we're going that we fail to appreciate just the day-to-day process of becoming better." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Focusing on those day-to-day steps or those putting systems in place to make you successful is even more important than writing down a list of dreams." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Unless I'm at my ultimate position, I need to still continue to do those same things so I can continue to grow, continue to improve my skills." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Don't be complacent because when you become complacent and comfortable, that's when growth can be halted." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"I will tell my younger self to make sure that you are present, that people know who you are and that you're not afraid to ask for what you want because you are bringing value in whatever organization you're part of." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Congratulations on achieving your goals and dreams. But when you have those dreams in hand, what are you going to do with them?" – Dr. Derrick Burgess

Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess:

Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGDu1zT4K_X6PnYELu8weg

Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com

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