You Are the Cause of Your Problems (Sh*t Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard)
- Pearl Ubani
- Mar 3, 2025
- 2 min read
Let’s be honest—some of you wake up every day and actively look for ways to make life harder.
I swear, that’s the only logical explanation.
I hear it all the time:
“Content creation is hard.”
“Starting a business is hard.”
“I don’t have the right phone.”
“I don’t have money.”
“The market is over saturated.”
And while I completely understand these struggles, let me say this with love—you are the reason you’re stuck.
You Just Started, and You Want Netflix-Level Production?
You opened Canva last week, shot your first video yesterday, and now you’re mad that your work doesn’t look like Korty EO’s or Martha’s?
Be for real.
They didn’t wake up one day with high-quality production, a dedicated audience, and brands throwing money at them.
They started with what they had and got better over time. So instead of crying about what you don’t have, start using what’s already in your hands.
Stop Worshipping Tools—Just Start
The number one excuse I hear is, “I need better equipment before I can start.”
No, you don’t.
You think the reason your business isn’t growing is because you don’t have a fancy camera, expensive software, or a perfect workspace. Meanwhile, there are people out there building million-dollar brands with just their phones.
Your problem isn’t a lack of resources—it’s a lack of resourcefulness.
Comparison is the Thief of Joy (And Your Progress)
If you spend hours scrolling through perfectly curated content from your favorite creators and leave feeling discouraged, let me give you a simple fix—unfollow them.
Yes, I said it.
There’s a fine line between inspiration and self-sabotage. If watching someone else’s progress makes you feel like you’re failing, you’re doing it wrong.
Instead of competing with strangers on the internet, compete with yourself. Look at your work from three months ago, six months ago. Are you improving? Even by 1%? If yes, then you’re on the right track.
Raw Dogging Life? Mad oh.
Listen, “trusting the process” does not mean waking up every day and hoping for magic.
If you’re just freestyling through life with vibes and high expectations, you’ll always feel like you’re failing.
Growth is not an accident—it’s intentional improvement.
The people you admire didn’t wing it. They built strategies, studied their craft, failed (a lot), and kept going.
Make it Work Before You Make it Beautiful
Start Small. Stay Consistent. Get Better.
Next time you find yourself envying someone’s work, remind yourself that they started somewhere—just like you.
Your only job right now is to start, improve, and stay consistent.
So stop making excuses, pick up what you have, and get to work. And if after reading all of this, you still don't know where to start...then we need to talk.
Written by Pearl Ubani
Questions, feedback, or article suggestions? Email me at thepearlubani@gmail.com
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