Success is easy because no one tries anymore

EP #87: Our “dream life” or the success we envision for ourselves can always seem so far away and out of reach, but what if I told you it is actually much closer than you think? We make ourselves believe that we need to exert a crazy amount of energy, pull all nighters and outwork everyone around us in order to get to where we want to be. But success can be a lot easier than we think. Most people aren’t competing at these levels we think they are because they start something new, get uncomfortable, don’t want to stick with it then disappear. The only thing stopping you from what you want is whether you want to stay in it long enough to see if you can do it. Episode timestamps:0:00 pod intro 0:34 topic intro 02:36 BBB check in08:21 tip 1: Most people are playing at 60% and calling it their best13:11 tip 2: The real competition is yourself — not the crowd18:29 tip 3: Consistency is the unfair advantage nobody wants to talk about24:04 ad read 25:35 tip 4: Deciding to "just do it" is the hardest and most powerful thing you can do31:34 outroBOOKED BUSY AND BUILDING CHECK IN:1. What opportunities are you stepping into this week and how are you staying booked?2. What is taking up your time and energy right now and what is keeping you busy?3. What are you intentionally work towards for your future self and building?Connect with Valdez AgencySpill the Success Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/nT7MuInstagram: https://shorturl.at/lGUYLTiktok: https://shorturl.at/vjyaRValdez Agency book club: https://shorturl.at/fbaxYpartnership inquiries: [email protected] with PamelaInstagram: @pamelamvaldez https://shorturl.at/HLSDDTiktok: @pamelamvaldez https://shorturl.at/yYum5Storefronts, links + more: https://shorturl.at/JD1XjBooked, Busy & Building is the go-to podcast for ambitious women who are juggling big goals, packed calendars, and the journey of becoming their best selves.Hosted by Pamela Valdez, a founder and content creator, this show dives into real conversations about building your dream life, staying disciplined, navigating burnout, and showing up for yourself—even when it’s hard.