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Imagine standing in a stadium, surrounded by cheering fans. The spotlight is on Michael Jordan or Steph Curry, making the winning shot. Everyone celebrates, but no one sees the countless hours of practice that led to that moment. Jordan was once cut from his high school team. Instead of giving up, he practiced harder, alone in the gym, night after night. Years later, those quiet sacrifices made him unstoppable. Steph Curry faced doubts too, called “too small” and “not strong enough.” But while others slept, he was up at 4 a.m., taking hundreds of shots. It wasn’t glamorous; it was hard work. Those unseen hours turned him into one of the greatest shooters of all time. You may not play basketball, but your journey is no different. Whether you’re learning to code, designing, managing projects, or analyzing data, private sacrifices shape your success. Late nights, missed outings, and quiet effort may feel unnoticed, but they’re building your future. When you land that dream role or achieve something great, people will call you “lucky.” But you’ll know it was the hard work no one saw. So keep showing up for yourself. Your sacrifices today will make it all worth it. Video Credit: Olushola Olaleye