“You know, it’s easy to get stuck dwelling on the past – all the things that happened to us, both good and bad. But as Simon Sinek wisely said, “You aren’t responsible for everything that happened to you, but you need to be responsible for undoing the thinking and behavioral patterns these outcomes created within you.”
Blaming past experiences for our current limitations won’t change anything. Instead, we need to acknowledge those experiences, understand how they’ve shaped us, and then consciously choose to move forward differently.
It’s true, a mix of our choices and external factors beyond our control has brought us to this point. But focusing on negativity and blaming others won’t get us anywhere. The real power lies in taking responsibility for the next step, for how we choose to respond to our present circumstances.
Let’s leave the past behind, with all its regrets and resentments. Let’s focus on the present moment, where every possibility we seek exists. By taking ownership of our present, we can truly bring those possibilities to life.”
Evans Akpo 