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Success Isn’t Someday—It’s Today

Success Isn’t Someday—It’s Today

September 25, 20251 min read

Success Isn’t Someday—It’s Today

Last week hit me hard.

I was reminded in a very real way that none of us are guaranteed tomorrow. And it made me stop and ask myself a tough question:

👉 Am I living the life I want today—or am I waiting for “someday”?

Most of us treat success like it’s a destination:

  • “When I hit seven figures…”

  • “When I have enough in the bank…”

  • “When the business finally runs without me…”

Then, we tell ourselves, we’ll finally feel successful.

But what if that’s an illusion? What if success isn’t about someday… but about today?

Success is being present at dinner with your family.
Success is serving your clients well.
Success is waking up grateful.
Success is enjoying the climb—not just waiting for the view from the top.

Don’t get me wrong—I love goals. I love growth. But business is just the vehicle. The real win is how we choose to live every single day.

So here’s my challenge for you:

Ask yourself, if today were my last day, would I be proud of how I spent it?

Because the truth is, we’re not promised unlimited tomorrows.

Don’t wait for tragedy or a wake-up call to remind you of what truly matters. Start living aligned with your values now.

Build a profitable business, yes—but build it so you can experience freedom, impact, and joy today, not five years from now.

Keep moving forward,
Ryan Lee


# success mindset, entrepreneurship, living with purpose, business growth, work-life balance, gratitude, daily success, freedom lifestyle, values-driven business #

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Ryan Lee

Ryan Lee has started and grew a multi-million dollar landscape lighting company in Fort Worth, TX. In 2019 he sold his lighting business and founded the world's only coaching program dedicated to helping other grow their landscape lighting business. He is an expert at helping lighting contractors double their profits by helping them increase their number of qualified leads, close more deals, and increase their price. If you're interested in growing your landscape lighting business or want help adding a lighting division to your business, then reach out and request a free strategy session today.

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Success Isn’t Someday—It’s Today

Success Isn’t Someday—It’s Today

September 25, 20251 min read

Success Isn’t Someday—It’s Today

Last week hit me hard.

I was reminded in a very real way that none of us are guaranteed tomorrow. And it made me stop and ask myself a tough question:

👉 Am I living the life I want today—or am I waiting for “someday”?

Most of us treat success like it’s a destination:

  • “When I hit seven figures…”

  • “When I have enough in the bank…”

  • “When the business finally runs without me…”

Then, we tell ourselves, we’ll finally feel successful.

But what if that’s an illusion? What if success isn’t about someday… but about today?

Success is being present at dinner with your family.
Success is serving your clients well.
Success is waking up grateful.
Success is enjoying the climb—not just waiting for the view from the top.

Don’t get me wrong—I love goals. I love growth. But business is just the vehicle. The real win is how we choose to live every single day.

So here’s my challenge for you:

Ask yourself, if today were my last day, would I be proud of how I spent it?

Because the truth is, we’re not promised unlimited tomorrows.

Don’t wait for tragedy or a wake-up call to remind you of what truly matters. Start living aligned with your values now.

Build a profitable business, yes—but build it so you can experience freedom, impact, and joy today, not five years from now.

Keep moving forward,
Ryan Lee


# success mindset, entrepreneurship, living with purpose, business growth, work-life balance, gratitude, daily success, freedom lifestyle, values-driven business #

blog author image

Ryan Lee

Ryan Lee has started and grew a multi-million dollar landscape lighting company in Fort Worth, TX. In 2019 he sold his lighting business and founded the world's only coaching program dedicated to helping other grow their landscape lighting business. He is an expert at helping lighting contractors double their profits by helping them increase their number of qualified leads, close more deals, and increase their price. If you're interested in growing your landscape lighting business or want help adding a lighting division to your business, then reach out and request a free strategy session today.

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