I want to share an image of Mark Cavendish from Stage 14 of the Tour de France. This is an image most people won't see today and most won't talk about. It's not of a stage win, but of a rider battling to just make the time cut. The suffering Cavendish endures today to make the time cut is what makes future wins possible. This struggle, often unseen and uncelebrated, is the foundation for his success. For most of us working on a startup or trying to build our dream life, it's an important lesson. The foundation for success is typically laid when no one is looking. It's the late nights, the extra effort, and the perseverance through tough times that prepare us for those moments of triumph.