The Work No One Sees Is The Work That Matters

In this episode, Megan reflects on watching her kids play sports and noticing something familiar:

They love the game. They want the win. They want the scoreboard moment.

But they don’t always want practice.

And honestly — adults aren’t much different.

We want success… without repetition, patience, or discipline.

Yet the parts we try to skip are the very parts that make success meaningful.

The Outcome vs The Process

We love:

• The win
• The growth
• The recognition
• The visible results

We resist:

• Practice
• Repetition
• Consistency
• Waiting

But success without effort fades fast.

When there is no cost, there is little satisfaction.

Why “Going Viral” Isn’t The Goal

Quick results don’t create lasting success.

A viral moment without continued effort disappears.

Sustainable growth comes from what most people avoid:

The unsexy work

• Emails
• Editing
• Planning
• Blogging
• SEO
• Systems
• Posting consistently when no one reacts

Often nothing happens immediately. And right before progress compounds… it feels pointless.

Why We Avoid The Work

The effort feels:

• Boring
• Unnoticed
• Unrewarded
• Slow

There’s no instant feedback or recognition.

But enjoyment doesn’t come before effort.

It comes after commitment.

Where Real Confidence Comes From

Confidence isn’t built from big moments.

It comes from keeping promises to yourself.

• Doing what you said you would do
• Showing up repeatedly
• Finishing what you planned

The reward becomes:

• Self-trust
• Pride
• Less anxiety
• Calm confidence

And that feeling lasts longer than the win itself.

Loving The Game Means Loving Practice

Kids want to love the game. Adults want to love success.

But success is mostly ordinary days repeated over and over again.

The people who enjoy winning the most are the ones who showed up when no one was watching.

The Instant Gratification Problem

Modern life teaches us to expect quick rewards:

• Social media likes
• Gaming wins
• Hacks and shortcuts

But real life requires sustained effort.

When we skip the work, we also skip the joy.

Closing Thought

Don’t chase fake wins.

The work you do when no one sees you is what makes success actually feel good.

Put in the effort — not just for the result, but because the effort is what creates the meaning.