You’re Not Going Hard Enough

Let me hit you with the truth:

You think you’re grinding.
You think you’re pushing hard.
But in reality?

You’re coasting.

Comfortable enough to feel productive,
But not uncomfortable enough to actually grow.

I’ve Been There

I remember the days when I thought I was “working hard.”
Late nights, early mornings—
I thought I was giving it my all.

Then I pushed further.

Actually further.

And I realized…

Everything before that? BULLSHIT.

I was lying to myself,
Playing at 60%, maybe 70%,
And calling it effort.

You’re Doing the Same

You think you’re grinding because:

• You’re “busy.”

• You’re putting in some effort.

• You’re slightly outside your comfort zone.

But let me ask you:
Are you in pain yet?

Not physical pain.
I mean the kind of grind where your mind is screaming at you to quit,
And you STILL keep going.

That’s where real growth happens.

What “Hard” Really Looks Like

• Hard is waking up when you’re dead tired because you’ve got a goal.

• Hard is studying charts, backtesting, and learning strategies
  while everyone else is binge-watching Netflix.

• Hard is grinding through losses, self-doubt,
  and frustration without quitting.

The Truth About Success

Life doesn’t reward soft moves.

It rewards:

• Aggression.

• Relentless action.

• Pushing past the limits you thought were “impossible.”

You’re not “too busy.”
You’re just too comfortable.

Fix It

• Stop pretending.

• Get uncomfortable.

• Double down on the work that actually hurts to do.

When you finally do?

You’ll look back and cringe at how soft you were before.

The wins you want?
They’re on the other side of discomfort.

Ready to get uncomfortable?

👉 Join the 9-5 Traders Community and level up with people who don’t settle for 60%.

Because we don’t just talk about going hard—we live it.

Time to stop playing.

Let’s get to work.

– Victor