The sun is setting, casting a warm glow over the table where Roger and Maya sit, engaged in a deep and intriguing life changing conversation.

Maya:
(sipping her chilled soft-drink, looking at Roger, deeply concerned)
Roger, I am really troubled within. I don’t know how to say this, but you’ve been working on this business for months now. I see how hard you’re trying, but… nothing seems to be changing. Why don’t you just take a step back and rethink your plan?

Roger:
(sighing, staring down at his phone, frustrated)
Did I hear you well? I’m trying, Maya. I’ve tried everything. It’s like no matter what I do, things don’t work out. It feels like I’m chasing something that keeps slipping through my fingers into thin air.

Maya:
(gently)
You’ve tried so many hard strategies, but the results are still the same. Maybe you’re just not meant for this. You’re brilliant, but this business… Hmmm… It might not be your path.

(Roger looks at Maya, his face a mixture of exhaustion and determination.)

Roger:
I can’t just quit, Maya. My dream… it’s bigger than me. I have come too far to quit. The expenses, the time spent – No! I don’t think I can quit as easily as you say it. I won’t walk away until I’ve given everything to be a winner. I must certainly win, you know! I feel deep within I will surely and definitely win.

(As Roger speaks, a calm, confident figure approaches the table: Mr. Billy, a successful businessman who’s been in the industry for decades. He has heard bits of their conversation.)

Mr. Billy:
(with a warm smile, sitting down without being invited)
I couldn’t help but overhear you both. Roger, Maya, what’s going on here? Is everything alright?

Roger:
(looking up, surprised)
Mr. Billy! Well… It’s a long story. I’m just feeling stuck and hard-knocked on every side with things. I’ve been pushing harder with my business, but no matter how hard I try, it feels like I’m getting nowhere. Is that how entrepreneurship really is…?

Maya:
(nodding)
Yes, and I’m just worried he’s pushing himself too hard. Maybe it’s time to rethink everything, if finding something else profitable to do will be the perfect option.

(Mr. Billy looks at both of them with a deep look in a gentle smile)

Mr. Billy:
Listen, Let me tell you something, Roger. The path to success isn’t about magic, or luck; it’s about two things: Action and Consistency. When I started, I had nothing but a small idea and a dream. But I showed up every day. I took action; small steps at first, but every single day I made the move. I didn’t wait for the perfect moment. I created it. I tirelessly worked out my plans.

Maya:
(stirring in surprise)
Is that so, Mr. Billy?

Mr. Billy:
Yes!…That’s the key! When things go wrong, most people stop. But the true difference-makers keep going. It’s the consistency that compounds and creates the miracle. Each day you push forward, no matter how small the progress, you get closer to the dream; And one day, you’ll look back and realize that the mountain you once saw as impossible is now behind you, totally defeated and conquered in absolute victory. It’s not time to think of giving-up or quitting.

…Follow up for Episode 2: The Reality Check