Success On Your Own Terms Pt. 4

On this episode of The Corelink Solution, James Rosseau, better known as Trig, continues his empowering journey through the series Success on Your Own Terms. In part four, the conversation centers on one of life’s most important lessons: learning to value progress over perfection. With practical illustrations, biblical grounding, and personal reflections, Trig challenges listeners to redefine success, honor their growth, and take consistent steps toward their God-given goals.

The Power of Consistency

Trig begins with a powerful story about a man who faithfully returned home from work each day and took five steady swings at a tree with his axe. Day after day, he repeated the same act without obsessing over immediate results. Eventually, the tree fell—not because of force, but because of faithful consistency.

This illustration reminds us that meaningful success rarely comes overnight. The daily “five chops” represent the small but intentional actions we commit to repeatedly. In a world obsessed with highlight reels and viral moments, it’s easy to miss the unseen discipline that leads to breakthrough. Trig’s message is clear: consistency beats the illusion of instant perfection every time.

Rethinking Success and Failure

One of the most thought-provoking parts of the episode comes when Trig discusses how we often view success and failure as a simple two-option set, like black and white or tall and short. But what if there’s another category? He explains that between success and failure lies progress.

Progress deserves recognition. Too often we undervalue the steps in between—the drafts written, the classes completed, or the small victories gained. By reframing our mindset, we learn to celebrate forward motion rather than dismiss it. This shift is not only freeing but also deeply biblical. As Colossians 3:23 reminds us, whatever we do, we should work wholeheartedly as unto the Lord, which means the process is just as valuable as the outcome.

Finding Satisfaction in the Journey

Achievement can be both a motivator and a trap. Trig acknowledges his own struggle with constantly chasing the next milestone, never quite feeling satisfied. He points listeners back to Trip Lee’s reminder in the song Satisfaction: our ultimate fulfillment is in the Lord.

Still, Trig encourages the practice of celebrating small wins. When he returned to school, the long road ahead felt overwhelming. But by breaking down the journey into courses completed, and even papers written, he found healthy moments of achievement to keep going. These milestones prevented discouragement and reframed his perspective. Listeners are challenged to identify similar checkpoints in their own pursuits—ways to mark progress without losing sight of the bigger picture.

Practical Steps for Listeners

Towards the close of the episode, Trig poses a reflective challenge: what two or three steps are you willing to take this week to move forward? He urges listeners to not only act but also to acknowledge the value of those steps. Writing them down and checking them off allows our minds to experience the reward of accomplishment, reinforcing the importance of steady, incremental growth.

This isn’t just about productivity hacks—it’s about honoring the work God has placed before us and recognizing that our progress, however small, matters deeply.

Looking Ahead

As part of the Success on Your Own Terms journey, Trig continues to provide resources through HolyCulture.net, including practical tools to track progress and stay accountable. Beyond this particular teaching, he also integrates music, artist insights, and reminders of upcoming events like Holy Smoke and the Kingdom Choice Awards—demonstrating how personal growth and community engagement walk hand in hand.

Final Thoughts

Episode four of Success on Your Own Terms is both a challenge and an encouragement. It dismantles the myth of perfection and calls us to embrace the often-overlooked gift of progress. By shifting our focus, celebrating small wins, and practicing consistency, we learn to live out success in alignment with God’s plan rather than society’s illusions.

As Trig closes, he leaves listeners with this timeless truth: perfection is fleeting, but progress matters. When we honor progress, we not only move closer to our goals but also deepen our walk with God—one faithful chop at a time.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro and new music highlights
00:23 – Progress over perfection: shifting perspective
00:55 – The “five chops” story: consistency in action
03:18 – Why we only see the victory (social media highlight reels)
07:18 – Success, failure, and the third option: progress
10:11 – The biblical view of work and valuing the process
12:07 – Two to three steps: practical challenge for the week
13:40 – Celebrating small wins: lessons from going back to school
17:37 – Continuing the Success on Your Own Terms journey
21:49 – Artist insight segment: financial literacy for artists
22:59 – Holy Smoke and upcoming events
25:20 – Recognizing the legacy of Christian hip hop
27:19 – Final encouragement: see your progress, honor consistency

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