Fortunate Life

It’s easy to think of growth as a destination—something we reach when we’ve mastered a skill, achieved a goal, or overcome a challenge. But in reality, growth is never a one-time achievement. It’s a journey, full of twists, setbacks, and unexpected lessons. There are moments when we think, “Now I’ve arrived.” Maybe it’s landing an important client, leading a successful training session, or finally mastering a new skill. But just as soon as that sense of accomplishment appears, life reminds us that growth keeps moving—sometimes faster, sometimes slower, sometimes in directions we hadn’t anticipated. The beauty of growth isn’t in the end point—it’s in the process. It’s in sending proposals that don’t get replied to, learning from failed projects, and adapting to change. It’s in teaching others, learning from them in return, and constantly adjusting to new challenges. One of the most important lessons is patience and persistence . Growth often happens quietly, like roots spreading und...

  If I could sit down with my younger self, I’d have a lot to say—but the first thing would be about resilience. Life doesn’t always go the way we plan, and sometimes it feels unfair, confusing, or even impossible. But resilience isn’t about never falling—it’s about how you get back up, again and again. I remember starting out in freelancing. I sent proposal after proposal, faced rejection, and sometimes felt invisible. There were days I wanted to give up completely. Back then, I didn’t realize that these moments weren’t signs of failure—they were the foundation of resilience. Each “no” taught me patience, persistence, and how to refine my approach. If I could tell my younger self one thing, it would be: “It’s okay to stumble. It’s okay to feel lost. But every challenge is preparing you for something bigger.” Resilience isn’t built overnight. It grows in quiet moments when you keep trying, when you adapt, and when you refuse to let setbacks define your path. I’d also remind mys...