The Top 8% Move Different; This Is How.

Coach R.L. Simmons
Jul 20
3 min read

Everyone wants a better life. More money. More time. Better health. Stronger relationships. Fulfillment.

But here’s the hard truth: very few people ever take real action to get it.

According to research, less than 8% of people actually achieve their goals. That means over 90% of people dream about change… but never make it happen. They stay stuck in the same cycles, year after year.

Let’s break down why that is—and more importantly, how to escape the trap.

Most People Want Change, but Fear Stops Them

People aren’t lazy. They’re scared. Scared of failing. Scared of being judged. Scared of investing time, energy, or money and not getting a return.

But success isn’t about being fearless. It’s about moving anyway, knowing failure is part of the process.

The people who win understand that falling isn’t fatal—it’s foundational. They learn from it, pivot, and build stronger. Most people never get there because they never get started.

Comfort Zones Are the Silent Killers

Let’s be real: comfort is addictive. It’s easier to scroll than to study. It’s easier to blame your job, your past, or your circumstances than to build something new.

But nothing grows in a comfort zone. The grind, the pressure, the uncertainty—that’s where transformation lives.

If you want a different life, you’ve got to be willing to do what most people won’t: get uncomfortable and stay there long enough to grow.

Lack of Clarity = Lack of Action

You can’t hit a target you can’t see.

A lot of people say they want to “get rich” or “live better.”But they haven’t defined what that actually means. No clear goals. No strategy. No timeline.

Clarity creates direction. Direction creates discipline. Without it, motivation fades and excuses creep in. This is why so many people spin their wheels. They want better, but they don’t know what “better” looks like—so they do nothing.

Distraction Is the New Disease

We live in the noisiest era in human history.

There’s always something pulling at your attention—Netflix, TikTok, texts, opinions, news. We’re over-informed and under-inspired.

Distraction kills dreams. Not because people don’t have time, but because they’ve traded focus for entertainment. If your screen time is higher than your strategy time, it’s no wonder things aren’t changing.

No Accountability = No Progress

When no one is checking for your goals, your progress, or your discipline… It’s easy to fall off. Most people don’t fail because they’re incapable. They fail because they’re isolated. That’s why community matters. That’s why we built The GOAT Legacy to bring together top-tier minds, movers, and legacy builders who hold each other to the fire and refuse to settle. Accountability is the cheat code most people never tap into.

So What’s the Solution?

If you’re reading this and thinking, “That’s me, good. That’s where change begins.

Start with clarity. Know what you want and why you want it.

Then cut the excuses. You’re not too late. You’re not too broke. You’re not too busy. If it matters, you’ll make space for it.

Move now. Even if it’s messy. Even if you’re scared. Just move.

Surround yourself with action-takers. Change your circle, and your life will follow. And finally, invest in your growth. Your future deserves more than what’s left over at the end of your day.

Final Word from Coach RL

If you're waiting for the “right time,” it has already passed. The top 3% create the time. They don’t ask for permission. They don’t wait for a perfect plan. They move.

So here’s the real question: Are you in the 92% who stay stuck? Or the 8% who wake up, lock in, and build the life they said they wanted?

Your legacy won’t build itself. Take action. Now.