Be Your Own Biggest Supporter

No one is as invested in your growth as you are.

Victor Mong
4 min read6 days ago
Photo by Tony Schnagl: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-sitting-in-front-of-a-desk-5588214/

I used to wait for other people to cheer me on.

Whenever I took on a new project or made a big decision, I expected encouragement. I looked for validation from friends, family, and even colleagues. I thought I needed their approval to keep going, as if their support was the fuel for my journey.

But it rarely came.

Sure, some people would say me, “That’s great,” or “Good job,” but no one was genuinely invested. No one was following up, checking in on my progress, or getting excited about my achievements like I expected.

That’s when I realized—no one is going to care about my growth as much as I do. And that was a game changer.

No one is as invested in your success as you are.

When you take on new challenges or aim for bigger goals, the people around you will notice. They might acknowledge your efforts, but the truth is, they won’t stick around to see how things play out.

They’re not going to wake up thinking about your goals the way you do. They won’t feel the same urgency about your dreams, and they won’t lose sleep over your failures.

--

--

Victor Mong

I write about human potential, building a life you want & mastering your mind || info.victormong@gmail.com