Controversial Take: The Shortcut Mentality Is Keeping You Stuck

Jenna Ostrye

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Oct '25 • Posts

The way to make quick money.

The way to get traffic fast.

The way to rank higher asap.

Everyone’s chasing the next way to avoid doing the work instead of building something that actually lasts.

I’ve never once seen someone create a meaningful, happy, fulfilled life surrounded by people worth having in their circle by trying to game or cheat a system.

Just like a fire starter, it burns fast and bright with nothing solid underneath to keep it going.

In fact, a few who tried to game the system and made it to the Games in the past ended up becoming examples of what not to do and internet memes instead of role models.

Shortcuts can look exciting in the moment, but they never build real stability.

They don’t create the kind of foundation you can build a business, a brand, or a reputation on.

The people who win long term aren’t searching for hacks.

They’re refining what works.

They’re taking in feedback and iterating.

They’re showing up when no one’s watching.

They’re stacking small, boring actions that eventually create something unshakable.

Quick results fade.

Real growth doesn’t need a hack.

Where have you seen the biggest difference from slowing down and doing it with intention?

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