I have been a teen mom. And I have also been in a failed marriage. So I am not perfect. Neither do I consider myself a failure. But I’m happy that I tried, and I’m happy that I learned.
In life, you cannot always control the outcomes of your actions. But you can control your actions. And you can control your reactions.
First, you must know what you want. Then, know what you need to do to get it.
We often fail to achieve what we want because we did not take action when the opportunity presented itself.
Sometimes because we took the wrong action. Or took action late.
I will be celebrating my birthday in a few days and this post was inspired by my life’s journey.
Allow me to share some of the things I have learned along the way;
- A single mom/dad can date and get married, regardless of how many children or spouses they have had before.
- In the wrong marriage, career, or business? You can always start from scratch and live a fulfilling life.
- Make the most of what you have so that you won’t be the reason you failed.
- You can choose whom to spend your time and life with, regardless of your status, education, or past.
- Everyone gets equal opportunities to succeed. If what you want is unavailable, see what you can do with what is available. A bird at hand is worth two in the bush.
- Every opportunity you do not take is a lost opportunity. Always calculate the cost of taking or not taking action.
- The world will always judge you. How you see and think about yourself determines where you end up.
- Do not enter every open door. Some doors lead to prison.
- You are where you are supposed to be. Everybody has a unique life journey. If your experience does not serve you, learn something from it.
- Comfort is the enemy. If you want to change your life, you must get rid of what makes you comfortable.
- You are a product of your choices. The seeds you sow today, you will reap in the future.
- Don’t make permanent choices to meet a temporary need.
- You are not the only one going through a situation. Others are dealing with issues you know nothing about.
- Failure is not the end of life. As long as you are alive, you have the time to try again.
- Guard your goals and future jealously. If something does not add value to your life, keeping it will steal your future.
Any exciting ideas you think I should try on my birthday? Join the conversation on social media and share your ideas.
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