We often hear people say “focus on the destination.” Get the degree, get the job, achieve the goal. And while reaching a destination feels good, I’ve realized something important: the journey is what truly shapes you. The Destination is Just a Moment Think about it when you finally reach a goal, the happiness lasts for a while, but soon your mind looks for the next milestone. It’s human nature. But the journey the process of working, learning, failing, trying again that’s what stays with you forever. What the Journey Teaches You When you focus only on the destination, you miss the little lessons along the way. For me, the journey has been: Starting small, but slowly gaining confidence. These experiences made me grow in ways no “final achievement” could. The Joy of the Process There’s also a hidden joy in the process. Late-night brainstorming, failed attempts, the excitement of trying something new it’s not perfect, but it’s real. And years later, you’ll remember the process stori...