Achievement

If you are one that wakes up everyday, disappointed with yourself for failing to achieve what you set out to achieve, or for failing to be the person you wish to be by day's end. Be glad that you strive, because striving matters just as much. 

On your first try you will most likely fail; that is not what matters. What matters is that you try again. And again and again until you get it right. 

“Over time, as daily routines become second nature, discipline morphs into habit” Words of wisdom by Twyla Tharp; indeed, if you do something every day, it becomes you, and if good is what you practise and everyday you strive to achieve something great, the number of times you fail only become dumbbells to building your success. 

The whole world telling you that you can't does not carry any weight. If you set your mind to it, and you bring reality into the equation; with persistence, you will achieve more than that which you set out to achieve. You might start with a very specific target, but the sincerity in you, your persistence and the hard work you put may lead you to hit multiple targets at once and successfully.

Serendipity; The iPhone was realised as a result of trying to make something else. With hard work and belief came the realisation that something greater could be achieved; and it happened. The iPhone changed the way the world looks at mobile phones forever. Better yet, the initial idea was realised years later, and the iPad also revitalised the world of tablet computers.

Have your identity, believe in yourself, put in work and do not take no for an answer. Be true to yourself, be confident in the goals you set out to achieve, and when people tell you you can't, show them why you can. 

When people judge you for your shortcomings, ignore them, because everyone knows that we are flawed creatures. The difference between a strong and weak person is that one is mature enough to acknowledge and address every shortcoming. 

Focus on yourself, not others. Do not envy others and their achievements. Do not judge others by their shortcomings, no, focus on yourself and achieve what you want to achieve; focus on building yourself and remind yourself everyday that the ride may not always be smooth. But know that every journey has a destination and only by sitting through the ride will you ever reach that place and beyond.