"I work hard, but I don't succeed. How can I move forward in life?"
"I work hard, but I don't succeed. How can I move forward in life?"
The pain of not getting success despite working hard - what should you do now?
Sender: Mohammad Arif | Graphic Designer | Dhaka, Bangladesh
Working hard every day, but where are the results?
Mohammad Arif is a talented graphic designer. Every day he works for clients, learns new skills, and tries to improve his own. Yet, he sees that many people are less skilled than him and are achieving more success—higher salaries, better opportunities, and recognition. He gets frustrated, thinking, "Am I doing something wrong?"
This is not just Arif's problem—many people in the world work hard but don't achieve the desired success. In fact, hard work is a condition for success, but it is not the only condition. Life does not just follow a simple equation of "work and you will get results." Strategy, proper use of time, networking, self-development—everything plays an important role here.
Reasons for not succeeding and what to do
1. Don't just work hard, work smart.
Many times we focus only on getting more work done, but we don't analyze what we are working on and how we are doing it. Productivity and impact are more important for success .
✅ Advice: Analyze your work style. How much time do you spend on real, productive work each day? Which work is more impactful? Which work can produce more results in less time?
2. Learn to create opportunities
Many people think that opportunities come knocking on their door. But in reality, successful people create opportunities.
✅ Suggestions:
- Build a network : Connect with those who are successful in your sector.
- Express yourself : Share your work on social media or in a portfolio.
- Explore freelance platforms or international marketplaces.
3. Improve, but don't compare.
It's natural to feel disappointed about your own situation when you see the success of others. But your story is not the same as someone else's.
✅ Suggestions:
- Compare your current situation with the situation you were in a year ago. Has there been any improvement?
- Aim to improve 1% every day.
4. Failure is not the end, but an opportunity to learn.
Many people think that failure means they are not worthy. But in fact, failure is part of learning.
✅ Suggestions:
- Analyze the cause of failure.
- Understand where you need to improve.
- Find a new path if necessary.
5. Maintain peace of mind
If you become disappointed inside while trying to succeed, then that success has no real meaning. Being mentally healthy is the most important thing.
✅ Suggestions:
- Get enough rest.
- Make time for yourself.
- Be patient—success takes time.
Last words
Arif, the disappointment you are in now will eventually make you stronger—if you move forward with patience and in the right way. Remember, success doesn't come overnight, but it is inevitable with proper planning and hard work.
What changes will you make starting today? Share your thoughts!