Your shorthand journey is full of potential, but it's not enough to simply have raw talent or ability. What truly matters is finding the will and drive to actually put your skills into action.

We all have certain capabilities - but simply having these gifts is meaningless without the motivation and determination to develop them. The world is full of untapped potential because people often fail to persevere when it comes to what they truly want.

Success comes when you dedicate yourself to developing what you have. Wherever you currently are, be there. Fully. Anyone who is on the shorthand path knows it's not easy, but you have to be willing to work hard and face short-term setbacks along the way. Push yourself each and every day, especially on those days when it may be the last thing you want to do.

Don't let yourself off the hook because you think you lack natural gifts. Regardless of appearances, those who have achieved any level of success have typically spent many hours toiling away while the rest of the world slept.

If you want something badly enough, you'll find a way. The key is being willing to show up each day - ready to give your best, learn from mistakes, and never quit. Your capabilities may set the foundation, but it's your level of willingness to do what it takes that will ultimately determine how far you can go.

Be willing to go the distance.