Don’t stop halfway.

I was listening to some Jim Rohn yesterday and something he said stuck with me.

He talked about how growth is the essence of life. Trees grow as high as they possibly can. You never see a tree decide to stop halfway.

Humans are different.

Our bodies grow until they’re done, but our potential doesn’t have that limit. We can keep learning, improving, and expanding for as long as we’re here.

The problem is, we’re also the only ones who decide to stop.

We settle. We coast. We tell ourselves “this is just how I am” and stay there, even when we know we’ve got more in the tank.

This isn’t about never being satisfied or beating yourself up. It’s about remembering that you’re not a tree that tapped out at half height. You can keep growing on purpose.

Maybe it’s your health, your art, your business, or just how you show up every day. Pick one area and nudge it a little higher.

Don’t stop halfway.

— Bus