INTRODUCTION:

SUCCESS IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION BY BISONG SIMON EGOH.

This book was written to educate people who may not know or have the right understanding about what success is all about. Success is not something you achieve and fold your hands to relax. It is not a destination. It is a journey you must embark on and keep moving. The day you stop pursuing success, you start dying.

Many people have failed because they think once they have achieved a certain height in life, they are successful. They fail to understand that life is in stages and that success is in phases. Life itself is a journey. The more you live, the more you see reasons to keep pushing.

The essence of this book is to help you know that no matter the stage you are in life, you must keep working, keep believing, and keep trusting in God for a better tomorrow. This book is designed to open your eyes to realities of life and to give you the wisdom to handle the challenges you will encounter on the way to your destiny.

Chapter 1: SUCCESS IS A JOURNEY NOT A DESTINATION 

Success is a journey and not a destination . Success in life is not a day’s journey or a thing you accomplish overnight. It is something that requires process and patience. Some people think once they have achieved a little thing in life, they are successful. But success is not an achievement, it is not a destination, it is a continuous journey. Success is not something you say “I have arrived.” The day you think you have arrived, that is the day you begin to fail.

Many people fail in life because they think once they have achieved something, they have arrived. No. Success is not like that. Success is a journey. You have to continue to pursue and work harder to get more. Success is not measured by what you have acquired, but by what you have impacted in people’s lives.

Your success should be measured by how many people you have touched positively, how many lives you have changed, how many people you have helped, and how many people can say “If not for this person, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” That is what success is all about.

Chapter 2: PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE

Everybody was created for a purpose. Until you discover your purpose, you cannot say you are successful. Success is tied to purpose. Many people are just existing; they are not living. The difference between existence and living is purpose. When you are existing, you are just passing time. But when you are living, you are fulfilling your purpose.

Purpose is what gives meaning to life. Without purpose, life is meaningless. Purpose is the reason why you are alive. It is the reason God created you. It is what you are born to do. Until you discover your purpose, you cannot say you are successful.

The richest place on earth is the cemetery. Many people died without fulfilling their purpose. They had dreams, visions, and ideas, but they never accomplished them. They died with them. That is why you must not joke with your purpose. Discover your purpose and pursue it.

Chapter 3: DISCIPLINE IS THE KEY

Discipline is one of the major keys to success. Without discipline, you cannot achieve anything meaningful in life. Discipline means self-control. It is the ability to control yourself and your actions. Many people fail because they lack discipline. Discipline is doing the right thing at the right time, whether you feel like it or not.

Success is not possible without discipline. You cannot eat your cake and have it. If you want to be successful, you must discipline yourself. Discipline is what separates successful people from failures. It is not that successful people don’t have challenges, but they discipline themselves to do what others are not willing to do.

Discipline is also about sacrifice. You must sacrifice your comfort today for the success you want tomorrow. If you want to be great, you must be disciplined in your time, your resources, your relationships, and even your lifestyle.

Chapter 4: THE POWER OF VISION

Vision is the ability to see the end from the beginning. Without vision, life has no direction. Vision is a mental picture of your future. It is what you see with your inner eyes. Until you have a vision, you cannot be successful. Vision gives direction to your life. It tells you where you are going and how to get there.

Many people fail in life because they lack vision. Without vision, you will live a life of trial and error. Vision gives you focus. It helps you to concentrate on what is important and ignore what is not. Vision helps you to endure challenges because you know where you are going.

Vision must be clear and precise. A vague vision will lead to a vague life. Write your vision down. Make it plain. Run with it. Do not joke with your vision, because your success in life is tied to your vision.

Chapter 5: THE POWER OF FOCUS

Focus is the ability to concentrate on one thing until it is accomplished. Without focus, success is impossible. Many people fail in life not because they lack talent or opportunities, but because they lack focus. They keep jumping from one thing to another without ever finishing anything.

Your life is like light. Light spreads everywhere, but when you focus it through a lens, it becomes a laser that can cut through steel. That is the power of focus. When you focus your energy, time, and resources on one vision, you become unstoppable.

Think about inventors, leaders, or entrepreneurs. They did not succeed because they were everywhere; they succeeded because they focused on one clear assignment. Nelson Mandela focused on freedom. Thomas Edison focused on electricity. Steve Jobs focused on innovation. Their focus turned into history.

“The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.” – Bruce Lee

In today’s noisy world, distractions come from every direction: social media, gossip, doubt, financial pressure, and even our own emotions. Focus is saying “no” to a thousand things so you can say “yes” to the one thing that matters most.

Chapter 6: PATIENCE PAYS

Success is not instant. It takes time. Patience is one of the greatest virtues you must have on your journey to success. Many people fail because they are in a hurry. They want success overnight. But real success does not work that way. Success is built gradually, one step at a time.

Patience does not mean laziness or inaction. It means trusting the process. It means knowing that every seed you plant will take time to germinate, grow roots, and bear fruit. If you dig up the seed every day to check if it is growing, you will kill it. The same applies to success — you must give it time.

Patience is what keeps you standing when results are delayed. It is what helps you endure rejection, criticism, and failure until your breakthrough comes. Those who lack patience will quit too soon. But those who wait will eventually reap the harvest.

Look at a farmer. He plants today but harvests months later. Look at nature. It takes nine months for a child to be born. Look at history. Great empires, businesses, and movements were not built in a day — they were built by people who had patience.

“Patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” – Napoleon Hill

Impatience will make you settle for less. Patience will give you the best. Success is sweet, but it is even sweeter when you waited and worked for it. Patience is proof of your faith. It shows that you believe in your vision enough to wait for its time.

Chapter 7: FAILURE IS NOT THE END

Failure is not the opposite of success; it is part of success. Everyone who has ever succeeded has failed at one point or the other. The difference between those who succeed and those who fail permanently is that the successful ones refused to give up after failing.

Thomas Edison failed over a thousand times before inventing the light bulb. Abraham Lincoln failed multiple times before becoming president. Walt Disney was fired for lacking creativity before he built one of the most successful companies in the world. Failure is not the end. It is a stepping stone.

Failure teaches you lessons that success cannot. It humbles you. It corrects you. It gives you experience. Every failure carries a seed of success. If you don’t give up, you will eventually find it.

Do not be afraid to fail. Be afraid of not trying. Be afraid of giving up. Failure is temporary, but quitting makes it permanent. Success is guaranteed to those who refuse to quit, no matter how many times they fall.

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” – Henry Ford

In your journey of success, you will fail. But remember: failure is not the end of the road. It is just a bend on the road. Pick yourself up, learn the lesson, and keep moving.

Chapter 8: CONSISTENCY IS POWER

Consistency is the secret ingredient behind every lasting success. Talent may open the door, but consistency keeps you in the room. Many people start with passion but quit when challenges come. The truth is, success is not for those who start fast but for those who endure until the end.

Think of water dripping on a rock — a single drop does nothing, but drops over time carve deep holes. That is consistency. Small actions done daily create massive results over time. It is not about intensity, it is about persistence.

The gym enthusiast who trains every day will always surpass the one who trains hard once in a while. The writer who writes one page a day will finish a book in a year, while the one waiting for “inspiration” may never write at all. Consistency turns effort into excellence.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle

Chapter 9: THE LAW OF ASSOCIATION

Show me your friends, and I will show you your future. The people you surround yourself with determine the direction of your life. If you walk with five wise people, you will be the sixth. If you walk with five fools, you will also be the sixth.

Association influences character, decisions, and destiny. Birds of a feather flock together. You cannot soar like an eagle if you spend your time with chickens. If you want to grow, surround yourself with people who challenge you, inspire you, and push you higher.

History proves it: great leaders always surrounded themselves with visionaries, mentors, and like-minded dreamers. Even Jesus walked with twelve disciples who carried His mission forward. You cannot achieve greatness in isolation — you rise with your circle.

“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” – Jim Rohn

Chapter 10: THE PRICE OF SUCCESS

Success is not free; it has a price. The question is not whether you want success, but whether you are willing to pay the price for it. Every great achievement demands sacrifice — time, comfort, money, energy, and even relationships.

People admire champions but often ignore the hours of sweat behind the scenes. They see the trophies but not the tears. They see the glory but not the grind. Success is built in private long before it is celebrated in public.

To succeed, you must be willing to wake up earlier, stay up later, and do what others avoid. You must resist distractions, fight discouragement, and remain disciplined even when no one is watching. Success is not cheap, but it is worth the price.

“The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.”