Along with many other music lovers across the globe, I watched the livestream of Beyonce's performance at the Made In America concert. 

Although I am not a Beyonce stan ... I do admire that woman for her work ethic and the success she created for herself and her brand. Just because I was on Tidal watching the live stream was a smart business move by her and her team. I look at what others overlook because my perspective and focus differ. I am focused on overall success.

The Beyonce Syndrome

For a 20-something-year-old ambitious woman like myself, we are driven by success. However, we can, at times, be delusional about what that may look like or should look like.

Let's look at what I have called Beyonce Syndrome'-  a characteristic combination of opinions, emotions, or behaviour, sometimes being delusional about what that may look like.  

Beyonce is one of the hardest-working and most successful women in the world- her work ethic is admirable, and her success makes many envious.  However, we cannot get caught up in the glory of her success and completely forget about the process it takes to get to that level of success. We forget that this is a woman who has been in the industry since age 15 and whose father left his successful job to manage her career before she even had a career.  

Now, there is nothing wrong with admiring her work ethic ... because that is why I like her, but there is something wrong if you feel the need to create this 'Beyonce illusion of success just to show off for your peers and strangers without actually going through the enduring process of success.  

Beyonce was lucky enough to have successful and supportive parents. However, her grind helped her to be where she is today.

Crawl Before You Fly

We forget the hate groups formed on the internet against her after everyone deemed her a 'diva' after the many changes that happened in Destiny's Child. We forget she was booed in front of an entire stadium while performing with Destiny's Child. We forget that she was told that she didn't have one hit record for her first solo album and that it wouldn't sell. 

Her drive and ability to push through the obstacles have moulded her into who she is today - the successful Beyonce we all can't get enough of!  

So you may be at a 'standstill' right now. You may not feel like you are on the right path, but it could be because you are too busy comparing yourself to the Beyonces of the world.

She is running her world; you can run yours, too, if you change your focus. It's okay to be in a 'crawling' season, even if it feels like you are there for a while. Learn as much as you can and celebrate your small victories. You are worth celebrating regardless of where you are in your process. 

Get rid of the Beyonce Syndrome and work on your life, brand, and journey.

How are you learning to trust the process while preparing for your breakthrough?

About the Author

Shannah Burden is a motivator, blogger, and the ordinary girl next door on an extraordinary mission to empower young women everywhere through her non-profit organisation, No Validation Needed.  A native of the small town of Harleyville, South Carolina, Shannah hopes to travel the world and reach millions with her story of hope and unshakeable self-confidence. She plans to build an empire with No Validation Needed, and she wants to reach others through various creative avenues.