We most times face conditions we can’t explain how we got there. In every situation you’ve encountered, whether positive or negative, the common thread is you. It’s your responsibility to recognize that, regardless of past events, you have the power to make choices that can change your situation or your perspective on it. This responsibility is yours alone, and it’s crucial not to let the opinions of others cloud this fundamental truth.
What you can achieve isn’t determined by others’ perceptions of your potential but by how you choose to use your time and energy. So, stop worrying about external judgments and keep pursuing your path. The only critics you’ll face are those who prefer you to live inauthentically.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson, a 19th-century thinker, aptly put it, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” This underscores the importance of self-reliance and personal responsibility in shaping your destiny.
Evans Akpo 