Choosing the priority is as important as working on it. - James Clear

When dreaming, imagine success.

When preparing, imagine failure.

When acting, imagine success.

You can graduate with the finest degrees. You can read the most useful books. You can enjoy the loving support of family and friends.

But your degrees can't take action for you. Your books can't make the decision for you. Your family can't live your life for you.

There is no substitute for courage. At some point, you have to make the choice.

Many people delay taking action because they hope to avoid suffering. They keep searching for a path that won't involve tradeoffs.

But some form of suffering is always inevitable. The process of taking action is the process of choosing your pain.