It's your choice
If it was your choice what would you do in life? Who would you
be? What path would you take? Epictetus once said, "First say to
yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do." In
my opinion he was right! You can do whatever you want. Become
whoever you please.
It's all about the choices that you make in life. So that you
can get a better idea, below I have added examples of two
individuals that want to obtain the same goal.
Example 1:
Eliza wants to become an actress. She would love to earn money
acting and loves the glamorous life of stars. She firmly
believes that she should be one. But, all she does it's dream
and do nothing about it. In the end she never realizes her dream.
Example 2: Monica wants to become an actress. She is determined
to do it. So, she enrolls in to acting school. From there she
meets more people like her and works hard at becoming the best
actress that she can. Once she is confident, she tries out for
auditions. She was a little disappointed because they kept
turning her down but she never gave up. Until, one day when she
landed a small role in a movie that led to many others. Then she
was happy of reaching her goal, becoming a star.
See the difference from example one and two. It is not enough to
simply wish for something. You have to work hard at getting it.
Therefore, what Epictetus said it's true. Once you are clear
about what you want to be. Go and do whatever it takes to
accomplish it. It is all in the choices that you make. It is
simple; if your choices are taking you far from your dream then
you are probably making the wrong ones.
Best of Luck,
Kenia Morales