It was really hard for people to see tangible results, I grew up as an obese kid and eventually straightened my self out.
I played Basketball, hit the gym hard for 5 years. Reduced from a 100 to 80kgs, with considerable musculature.
But this played out in a bigger way in my life, it unraveled mysteries of the universe which never seemed apparent until now.
MIND CREATES MATTER.
Work hard, in any field, under a vision and the mind will create anything you relate to.
It's just a matter of sheer compounding!
So what I did was put in all the effort in concepts ideologies and missions that I was interested in and through this little stint at physical fitness made me believe that even though sometimes my energy does not seem to validate anything, I sure as hell knew that it was compounding and would ultimately reach a tipping point.
If you don't believe me, maybe these guys can convince you.
https://www.amazon.com/Tipping-Point-Little-Things-Difference/dp/0316346624