Success is Like Farming: Work Hard, Make Decisions, and Trust the Process

In business, we often hear that success comes from hard work and smart strategy. But the truth is, even when we do everything right, the outcome is never entirely in our hands.

A better way to understand success is through farming.

A farmer doesn’t wake up, plant seeds, and expect an instant harvest. He knows that success takes time, patience, and faith. He prepares the soil, plants at the right time, nurtures the crops, and prays for the right conditions. But even with all his effort, he doesn’t control the weather.

Some years, the conditions are perfect—but the harvest is weak. Other years, the conditions seem terrible—yet the crops thrive beyond expectations.

Business is the Same Way

We put in the work. We build relationships. We pursue deals that seem like a sure thing—only for them to fall apart at the last minute. And then, unexpectedly, a deal we thought was dead comes back to life and becomes a major success.

This is the reality of any long-term pursuit. You can control your effort, but you cannot control the outcome.

The Three Rules of Farming—and Business

1. Plant Seeds Every Day.

Every call, every meeting, every opportunity—these are seeds. Some will grow quickly. Some will take years. Some will never sprout. But if you don’t plant, nothing will grow.

2. Work the Land—Even When You See No Results.

A farmer doesn’t see progress overnight. Growth happens beneath the surface long before it’s visible. In business, the same applies. The connections you make today may lead to an opportunity years from now. The key is consistency, not immediate reward.

3. Make Decisions Without Fear—Then Trust the Process.

Many people hesitate to make decisions because they fear making the wrong one. But here’s the truth: we only know in hindsight whether a decision was right or wrong.

Sometimes, we make what we believe is the smartest decision, yet the outcome is disappointing. Other times, we make a choice without much thought, and it turns out to be the best thing we ever did. But the key is to make decisions and take action—because inaction guarantees failure.

Trust in Bitachon

This is where Bitachon comes in. Bitachon is a Hebrew word that means trust and confidence in Hashem (God). It’s not just faith—it’s a mindset. It means knowing that everything happens for a reason, even when we don’t understand it in the moment.

A person with wisdom will look back and realize that their decisions did not ultimately control the outcome. What mattered most was that they acted, did their best, and trusted that things would unfold as they were meant to.

Final Thought

The best farmers—and the most successful businesspeople—know the secret: Success isn’t about controlling the outcome. It’s about showing up, making decisions, doing the work, and trusting that the harvest will come in its time.

Some years will be tough. Others will be abundant. But if you keep planting, keep working, and keep trusting, success is inevitable.