It's a stupid phrase because the clock does still tick. I can hear it and see the second hand moving, but the meaning behind it is what is important and what makes sense.
The way I can best describe it is if you're looking out of the window to spot your best friend coming around. Let's say they were supposed to turn up at 11am so you start watching from 10:57am, just in case they are early. Those 3 minutes take forever don't they? The time goes faster if you go and do something else, even sit down and put your head in a book or brain teaser puzzle.
Success is a similar thing. I have my own YouTube channel and, when I started out, I thought the view count would sky rocket and I would sit and watch as the count went up very slowly. I now go back to earlier videos and see how high the view count is. It's higher than I expected and all because I'm not sitting there and comparing myself to my expectations.
I get this with concert attendances. I try not to see the audience as they come in any more because I disappoint myself. I much prefer the shock of walking out in front of the audience right at the beginning of the show and only then realising how many people are there.
So stop measuring yourself and just do things. You'll see the benefits later. Just do what you enjoy and the numbers will sort themselves out. Stop watching the clock. Oh... and on the waiting for your friend front, they will turn up so stop worrying. Standing by the window won't make them turn up any faster.
Stay Strong
Michael
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