Roots before the reach

Think about the ancient giants of the forest, the trees that have stood for centuries. They didn’t shoot straight up into the sky overnight. What is their secret? They went deep before they went wide. Long lived trees understand that a towering canopy is meaningless without a vast, tenacious root system to support it.

This is your lesson. You might be eager for the visible growth, the promotion, the recognition, the big win. But don't rush the process. When you feel stuck in the "doing the work" phase, the quiet, unglamorous hours of learning and effort, remember you’re not stagnant; you’re rooting.

Every mistake you learn from, every skill you painstakingly acquire, and every challenge you overcome is a root growing stronger and stretching further. These unseen foundations are what will anchor you against the storms and allow you to reach heights you never thought possible. Don't just chase the fruit, cultivate the root. Build your base first, and the extraordinary growth will follow.