Persistence: The Only True Difference Between Success and Failure
Success isn’t complicated. After years of building businesses and mentoring entrepreneurs, I’ve collected plenty of advice, but the most powerful insight came from an unexpected source: Seth Rogen. His observation cuts through all the noise about success strategies: “The difference between people who make it and people who don’t is the people who made it never quit.” This might sound simplistic, but its truth is undeniable. If you quit, your failure is guaranteed. It’s mathematical certainty. The path to achievement in any competitive field—whether it’s marketing, entrepreneurship, or entertainment—follows this fundamental principle. The Power of Constant Pressure What separates successful entrepreneurs from the rest isn’t just talent or ideas. It’s sustained pressure. Think of success like breaking through a wall. Some people hit it once or twice, then walk away when it doesn’t immediately crumble. Others keep hammering, trying different spots, using different tools, but never stopping. My journey building multiple businesses, including growing Hawke Media into what it is today, wasn’t a straight line of victories. For every success story I can tell, there were numerous setbacks that could have been ending points if I’d allowed them to be. The entrepreneurial path requires: Consistent effort even when results aren’t […]
