Nobody sets out with a plan to fail, but so often we let obstacles get in the way of our success. The real success lies in being resilient, in having the courage to bounce back and take risks despite adversity and initial setbacks.
From the difficulty in choosing the right vertical in grade 11 in school to moving to a completely different environment in college and adapting to it, to the hustle and bustle of work life. Melancholy became my new best friend and going to work and interacting with people became a task that I did not look forward to.
Basically, each time life had its own ways of teaching me that survival in the world is tough but when life turns rough, you have got to fight harder.
When it comes to obstacles, it was essential for me to do a little forward planning to ensure that I clarify my needs adequately and my knowledge thoroughly. It also helped me to develop good strong bonds and relationships with the people I rely on most.
Change is a fascinating and frustrating endeavour. I gave myself the freedom to make mistakes without seeing myself as a failure, and set myself up for success through support and psychological tricks. When I fell down, I got back up.
Fear can be both a motivating force, and an obstacle to success. Fear kept me from trying and from reaching towards those really big goals. I overcame my fears through effective time management, maintaining an optimistic attitude, not holding back and working tirelessly with no fear of failure, embraced the challenges.