I am referring to Sacrifice. Days turn into weeks and weeks, months. Entire seasons pass with little notice. I often refer to this as The Fog. Pivotal moments when one wrestles with their own mind over whether their goal and their plan were after all, valid.
Self doubt can be a success killer.
Replenishing of the deep inner strength required to fend off the effects of setbacks - bitter disappointment, discouragement and quite often, disillusionment. Whether one can bounce back from the devastating effects of a major setback can be the single determining factor in achieving success. Under funding is among the first reasons why start-up businesses fail. A smart business plan will allow you to not only survive personally, but will provide for implementing contingency plans. Physical suffering can often accompany one on the ride to success - the stress related effects of weight loss or gain, fatigue, even depression.