"When you're doing it yourself; trying to get it yourself, you are setting yourself up for longevity." - Swae Lee Social media has a way of making people think that others' lives are one big highlight reel. Like they're crushing it on every level and have it all figured out. What you don't see behind the smoke and mirrors is the struggle, the stress, the failures, the missteps, and the wrong decisions that everyone experiences one time or another. Just because you are not SEEING these moments on someone's feed does not mean they don't exist. Behind the scenes, many of these influencers, artists, and creatives are in the same spot you are, and the image they are portraying is not reality. More often than not, the path to the life you want is not glamorous or Instagram-worthy. It is full of hard work, long hours, strategizing, planning, executing, and sacrifice. While most don't highlight those moments on their social media accounts, you can bet that the winners who continue to win are the ones who have put in this type of work to set themselves up for long-term success. That is why it is crucial to block out useless noise and distractions and the bad habit of comparing your journey to what you see people putting out there on social media. Most of them are imposters who are focusing on the facade and false appearances rather than taking genuine steps toward building sustainable success. Your path is different so stay focused on YOUR plan, celebrate small victories, and I'll see you at the top.   For more, visit: https://www.howtowinbiginmusic.com Follow Clinton Sparks: https://www.instagram.com/ClintonSparks/