You are NOT special

How many times we've heard that we are gifted and that we are going to do some awesome things when we grow up? The reality is, that without dedication, hard work and patience, that special adjective may never come.

We are all born unique, but not all of us die special... Our uniqueness is what makes possible to contribute to society in terms of leaving a legacy we could be proud of, but you should be strong enough to prioritize what you want before what others want from you. Source: https://nichemktg.ca/value-uniqueness-competitive-advantage/

Adversity and failure are useful, and especially, necessary to become emotionally strong to face your problems. That is why is so relevant to accept the reality as it is, by being ambitious but at the same time realistic in order to push you in your everyday routine and make you feel better with yourself, as well as fulfilled because of the progress you are constantly making.

“The rare people who do become truly exceptional at something do so not because they believe they’re exceptional. On the contrary, they become amazing because they’re obsessed with improvement. And that obsession with improvement stems from an unerring belief that they are, in fact, not that great at all."
Mark Manson in "The subtle art of not giving a f*ck".

Finding what you really want to improve is hard, but staying in the same place your whole life is even harder. Regrets are usually more painful than inaction. If you try and you lose, it's fine. You are not becoming a more stupid person because of your mistake, but instead, you should learn from the mistakes you made so to become smarter. People that are always living according to their fears don't live at all, and just spend their days trying to hide their emotions in order to fit and not stand out. The simple action of accepting that we are 100% responsible of everything in our lives, with no blame to external circumstances, is what really derive in every personal development and growth.

Stay safe,
Feli