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Not to Spoil the Ending, But You Can Stop Worrying and Trust the Process

A Mindset Shift

By Randolphe TanoguemPublished 9 months ago 3 min read
Not to Spoil the Ending, But You Can Stop Worrying and Trust the Process
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Let’s start with a truth-bomb: Worry is the tax you pay on a future that hasn’t even failed you yet.

But most people?

They pay that tax daily - and with interest.

They try to control what hasn’t even happened.

They try to predict results before they’ve earned them.

And in doing so - they crush the very process that could’ve changed their lives.

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The Seed Story (Why You Feel So Stuck)

Imagine this:

You plant a seed.

You water it. You place it in sunlight. You give it everything it needs.

But after a few days?

Nothing.

So you panic.

You dig it up to see if the roots are growing.

And in doing so - you kill the very thing you wanted to grow.

That’s what worry does.

It’s the habit of mentally digging up what your actions were building.

It's not that the process wasn't working.

You just didn’t give it enough time to show you.

And in today’s world of instant gratification, that waiting period feels like failure.

But it’s not failure.

It’s formation.

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The Invisible Truth About Progress

Most people think progress should be loud, visible, and obvious.

But here’s the hard truth:

  • Muscles rebuild after they tear.
  • Confidence grows after you act scared.
  • Trees root deep before they rise.

Real progress doesn’t announce itself.

It works in silence.

In darkness.

Beneath the surface.

And the people who succeed?

They’re the ones who keep showing up when it looks like nothing is happening.

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The Psychological Trap of Worry

Worry pretends to be preparation.

It wears the mask of responsibility.

But at its core?

Worry is a fear-fueled addiction to control.

It’s your mind trying to force certainty in a world built on seasons, growth cycles, and time.

But here’s the paradox:

  • The more you try to control outcomes, the less control you feel.
  • The more you trust the process, the more powerful you become.

Why?

Because trust creates focus.

And focus creates momentum.

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Tactical Framework: How to Actually Trust the Process

This isn’t just motivational fluff. Let’s get tactical.

If you’re struggling to “trust the process,” here’s how to rebuild that mindset:

1. Name What You're Growing

Don’t just say “I want success.”

Define the seed.

What exactly are you building? A business? A habit? A new identity?

2. Stop Measuring Too Soon

Most people quit because they track the wrong thing.

Don’t measure how “big” the seed is. Measure how often you show up to water it.

3. Build a Rhythm, Not a Race

The goal is momentum, not maximum speed.

Systems will carry you when motivation fails.

4. Celebrate Your Consistency

You showed up today? That’s a win.

You kept your promise? That’s progress.

Track effort. Honor it.

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What Champions Know That Most People Miss

Every elite performer, from athletes to entrepreneurs, knows one secret:

Faith must come before the result.

You don’t get belief after success.

You get success because you kept believing when you had no proof.

In Tim Grover’s Relentless, he describes champions as “Cleaners” - those who keep grinding in silence while others make excuses.

In The Art of War, Sun Tzu reminds us: “He who is prudent and lies in wait... will be victorious.”

These truths are ancient because they work.

Your job isn’t to force the result.

Your job is to prepare for it - relentlessly, faithfully, patiently.

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The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Here’s the belief that changes everything:

“I don’t need proof to believe. I trust the roots before I see the fruit.”

Say it again. Feel it.

That’s the kind of mindset that builds unshakable power - because it’s rooted in identity, not outcome.

And when you believe like that, you become unstoppable.

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The Ending You Were Waiting For

Not to spoil the ending…

But the seed does bloom.

The muscle does grow.

The dream does become real.

But only if you stay long enough to see it.

Don’t quit in the dark.

That’s where the roots are doing their deepest work.

So take a breath.

Exhale the fear.

And remember:

You're not behind. You're not broken. You're not failing.

You’re just growing underground.

Keep watering.

💬 Let’s make this real: What’s one thing you’re trusting the process for right now?

Drop it in the comments - I read every one.

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