The way to the top is tough, but it isn’t as tough as living the rest of your life looking at it from below and wishing you had tried. The climb demands effort, strength, and resilience — but regret demands even more.
We all want to reach the top of something. For some, it is a career goal. For others, it is freedom, healing, love, impact, growth. The height doesn’t matter. What matters is having the desire to move forward. The desire to become better. The desire to grow.
Because when we stop wanting to reach anything, when we stop dreaming and setting goals, we are not really living — we are simply existing.
So once you feel that desire, you must take the first step. That first step is everything. It means that despite fear and doubt, you decided to follow your heart. And that requires courage.
It doesn’t matter how slow you go. What matters is that you don’t give up. You can pause. You can breathe. You can rest. But don’t go back down just because it’s hard.
We just wanna remember the view from the top, the breathtaking moment at the edge of the world, that’s what keeps us climbing and it’s worth the pain, that’s the crazy part, It’s worth anything!” – Meredith Grey
Have you ever climbed a mountain or even a steep hill? It is never easy. The path upward is full of obstacles, exhaustion, and moments when you question yourself. Your legs burn. Your breath shortens. Your mind whispers, “Maybe this is too much.”
There will always be people, situations, and fears that try to push you back to the bottom. Doubt will show up. Discomfort will show up. Fatigue will show up.
There will be moments when you feel like you cannot take another step. In those moments, close your eyes and ask yourself one powerful question: Why? Why did I start this climb?
If you can still see your dream. If your heart still beats faster when you imagine reaching the top. If a small part of you still believes it is worth it, then keep going.
“This journey to the top is going to be the most exciting and rewarding trip you’ll ever take!” – Zig Ziglar
The truth is, the climb will be hard. There is no shortcut. But the alternative is harder: staying at the bottom and wondering what might have been. Every step upward builds something inside you — strength, discipline, confidence, resilience.
And even before you reach the top, you will realize something important: You are not the same person who started the climb. Don’t give up. Don’t let fear decide for you. Yes, it will be tough. Yes, you will doubt yourself. But it will be worth it.
It’s a long way to the top if you want to see your dreams become reality. Commitment, perseverance, and trust in yourself are key. And if you keep climbing — step by step — I’ll see you at the top!
See you Mel!!!!!
See you Mom!! 🙂