Apr 6, 2025
Life Advice
Hey friend,
I'm tired too.
Yeah, I said it. I’m tired.
So should I stop? Should I quit? Should I give up?
Of course not. But it’s not easy, is it?
Are you facing a hard time in life right now?
If yes, let’s face it together.
And if not—keep reading.
Because hard times eventually knock on every door, and when they do, I want you to be ready.
You’re pushing hard… but not seeing the results you want.
Or maybe you are seeing results, but you’re still exhausted, and you feel like you can’t stop.
So, let’s look at two situations:
Case 1: You’re doing your best, but no results are showing up.
Sit back.
Zoom out.
Ask yourself honestly:
“Am I just wasting my energy?”
Sometimes we’re working harder than 99% of people—
But in the wrong direction.
And that’s not noble. It’s wasteful.
If you’re truly giving it your all and nothing is working, stop and check:
What’s going wrong?
What’s not giving you returns?
What’s not aligned with the results you want?
Be brutally honest.
Fix what needs to be fixed.
And if you can’t find the answer just yet—keep looking. It’s around you.
Case 2: You’re on the right path, but you’re just tired.
Then keep going.
It’s just a matter of time. Really.
Yes, it might take longer than you expected.
But if you’re doing the right things—the right way—then patience is your best friend.
Eventually, you’ll see one small result. Just one.
And that will be your signal.
It’ll remind you:
“I’m in the right spot.”
That one result will carry you through the next hard moment.
And the next.
And the next.
But what if… you’re already living the life you wanted?
You’re in the job you used to dream about.
You’ve hit your income goals.
You’re in the college you once prayed for.
But now? You’re tired. Mentally and physically.
That’s your sign.
It’s time to shift from hard work to smart work.
Maybe that means automating the boring stuff.
Delegating what drains you.
Or just removing what no longer brings results.
If you’re a student— find a way study less, but better.
If you’re in a job—create systems so you only see your boss once a week.
If you’re a solopreneur—pay someone to do what you do. Let them do it even better.
Don’t fear change.
Yes, your hard work has brought you far. But what if you could get the same results—or better—with less effort?
But what if you’re doing all that... and you’re still just tired?
Then rest.
Seriously. Take a break. Go on vacation. Switch off.
But here’s the trick:
Never rest without a plan.
If you rest without a clear plan, you’ll get bored.
Then you’ll think about work.
Then you’ll stress.
Learn how to rest like a pro.
We often don’t know how.
While we’re working, we dream about resting.
But when we finally rest, we’re thinking about work again.
So... rest right. Change your environment. Refill your energy. Get your fire back.
One last thing:
Never quit.
It’s hard to quit.
It’s hard to keep going.
So choose your hard.
Also, don’t be afraid to change.
Change how you work.
Change how you study.
Change how you live.
Yes, it’s uncomfortable at first.
We all feel safer doing things we’re used to.
But change is necessary. Growth demands it.
This time, you’re not starting from zero.
You’re starting from experience.
And that means you’ll move smarter, faster, and lighter.
So if you’re tired... you’re not alone.
But keep going.
Thank you for reading
Osama aka Ols