The concept is overcoming challenges no matter the cost. I'm an avid gamer, and I'm always looking for challenging games to beat. Despite my experience, I still struggle in games I deem harder to play, but always keep going even to points past frustration. The same goes for schoolwork. I don't necessarily try, but once if I need to get something done on the last day before a project is due, I will spend hours and hours trying to complete it (like this gif for example). Another example was when I completed a ten page paper in one day with immense dedication. I honestly spent zero time on it in the month we had to complete it. On the last day, I spent, maybe like 8 hours on it (I also had other homework so it was more like 11 for everything?).
That being said, my original idea was a little different. My original GIF was supposed to be this stickman looking into a mirror, while his reflection changes into a monstrous figure. It's supposed to be deep and "edgy", but I decided to scrap it at the last minute because 1) it was going to be hard to accurately reflect movements of my stick person on to the mirror and 2) I wanted a more positive animation.
As I create my current GIF, there are two main symbols: the mountain and steps to the summit.
The mountain symbolizes obstacles that need to be overcome, and the steps represents, well steps. The process of walking so many steps up a mountain may be tedious, long, and full of effort, but it feels satisfying when you make it to the top. The fact that the sky color changes from evening to night also shows the amount of dedication needed.
