You Define Your Destiny.

The number of times we’ve been distraught and disappointed. With ourselves. With our expectations. The number of times we’ve let our failures bring us down.The number of times we’ve been lost, not knowing where to head or what to do, or who to turn up to. The number of times we’ve accepted whatever came our way because we didn’t think we’d get anything better. The number of times we’ve settled for the ordinary because we didn’t think we deserve something extraordinary. The number of times we’ve needed someone to show us the way. The number of times we’ve expected people to choose for us, or help us choose what we want.

So. Many. Times. I’ve lost count of mine.
And the excuses we’ve come up with to console our disheartened selves, every time. 

Le sigh. Haven’t we all been there a bit too much?

I know we all lose track, slip and get misled. But it is important to bounce back as soon as possible, ain’t it? 
It is important we begin to weigh down the options we have, to reach where we want to, practically. Because, oh, come on, not all plans we chart out, work the way we want them to. There will be misery, there will be shortcomings. But that shouldn’t pull us down. If nothing else, the failures we face, should give us the encouragement to shift focus and look at the various other possibilities we have, to move ahead. Failure ain’t any pattern we need to get accustomed to.

So here’s a little secret I’m sharing to help you keep going. And trust me, it works.
Every time you make a plan A, have backup plans B, C, D, E… As many as you can think of, as many as you can afford to have, ready. Because, not every time plan A will be a success. 

Though I’m all for positive thinking, I believe in having nil expectations. Do whatever is required and keep going. Don’t mull over what you’ve already traversed and hamper the progress of the rest of your journey.
Give your best, always. Spare yourself the regret.

Focus on the destination. The goals enroute, sure, are equally important but don’t let a miss here and there put you off track. 

Only you are, and can be in charge of your life.You shape your dreams, give them wings to fly. You hold the key to your happiness. You are in control of who you want to be, and where you want to reach. 

You define your destiny.