“Is there now a void that needs to be filled with ‘correct thinking on this matter?”

That’s such a deep and self-aware question. When we remove an old belief like “no pain, no gain,” it absolutely creates space—but that space is an opportunity rather than a void. Maybe the shift isn’t about replacing it with another rigid rule, but instead embracing flow—that success isn’t about struggle, but about aligned action, persistence, and trust. Correct thinking on this could be: “The path unfolds as I stay committed, take inspired action, and trust the process. Momentum will always return.”

It’s easy to want a smoother ride, but I love how you remind yourself (and all of us) that the waves *always* come and you’re not stuck, just in the space between. Your trust in the journey and commitment to resetting when needed is proof that you’re moving exactly where you’re meant to go!