Scrolling through social media, it often feels like everyone your age is miles ahead — better jobs, bigger paychecks, faster wins. And in that rush, it’s easy to believe you’re the only one left behind. Entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo recently addressed this all-too-familiar anxiety in a powerful LinkedIn post, reminding young professionals that growth is never instant, no matter how it looks online.
Warikoo shared the story of a 22-year-old who felt frustrated for not creating any “impact” just six months into her first job. His response was simple yet sharp — even people who’ve been working for six years can’t always claim they’ve created impact. The problem, he explained, lies in how we’ve been conditioned for instant results. From food deliveries and movies to endless information at our fingertips, everything arrives immediately. But life’s deeper rewards, he stressed, are built slowly.
According to him, growth, purpose, and true contentment don’t follow the speed of a delivery app. They need patience, consistency, and time. Comparing yourself to peers online only adds pressure, creating the false idea that you’re lagging behind. Warikoo urged readers to stop measuring their journey against others and instead trust their own timeline.
His closing words offered a reassuring truth: if you keep showing up and doing the work, you’re moving at exactly the pace you should. And when the time comes, you’ll arrive right on time — not late, not early, but ready.
Internet reacts
Warikoo’s post struck a chord with many online. Readers appreciated his reminder that meaningful impact takes time and that everyone’s journey unfolds differently. Several reflected on how easy it is to feel like others are racing ahead, when in reality, steady, small steps are what create lasting change. Many also echoed the importance of patience and consistency, noting that while they may not feel exciting in the short term, they are the true building blocks of fulfillment and long-term success.
Warikoo shared the story of a 22-year-old who felt frustrated for not creating any “impact” just six months into her first job. His response was simple yet sharp — even people who’ve been working for six years can’t always claim they’ve created impact. The problem, he explained, lies in how we’ve been conditioned for instant results. From food deliveries and movies to endless information at our fingertips, everything arrives immediately. But life’s deeper rewards, he stressed, are built slowly.
According to him, growth, purpose, and true contentment don’t follow the speed of a delivery app. They need patience, consistency, and time. Comparing yourself to peers online only adds pressure, creating the false idea that you’re lagging behind. Warikoo urged readers to stop measuring their journey against others and instead trust their own timeline.
His closing words offered a reassuring truth: if you keep showing up and doing the work, you’re moving at exactly the pace you should. And when the time comes, you’ll arrive right on time — not late, not early, but ready.
Internet reacts
Warikoo’s post struck a chord with many online. Readers appreciated his reminder that meaningful impact takes time and that everyone’s journey unfolds differently. Several reflected on how easy it is to feel like others are racing ahead, when in reality, steady, small steps are what create lasting change. Many also echoed the importance of patience and consistency, noting that while they may not feel exciting in the short term, they are the true building blocks of fulfillment and long-term success.
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