WeirdoW

Growing up, quite a number of us were under the impression that we are the main characters of this planet. That someday, the world would realize just how great we are and hand us everything we ever wanted. Those around us were nothing more than side characters in our glorious ascent to the top. Their role being a tiny part of molding you into the main character you always believed you are.

Fast forward a few years and you’re a teen. Wilding out and rebelling against anything and everything. Thinking that everything will work out simply because you are awesome. Even your squad says so. Why in the world would you listen to those old and boring adults who keep stopping you from having your moment in the sun?

Then comes campus life. Here, no adults are trying to control you. Even the lecturers will tell you to make your own decisions. Why? Because you are an adult now too. Sure, you may be a little off in the head with all the sex, drugs, and wild parties but hey, you’re in your prime and have the entire future ahead of you.

After graduation is where reality smacks you right across the face. The realization that nothing in your life will move unless you make it is a bit of a bitter pill to swallow. This is where you realize that everything is up to you. There is no rule book, guideline, or teaser for the sheer abruptness of this change. Mistakes are probably the only teacher that will be left to you and plenty of time to reflect on your woes.

If one thing has become clear, to me at least, is that the world isn’t for the strong but the weak. Bear with me on this one. Have you ever heard of a self-made person without scars? A constant in most success stories is always failure. Take Reed Hastings for example. His success with Netflix is in no small part thanks to the mistakes he made in his first company, Pure. Just think about it, have you ever heard of Pure? Netflix on the other hand needs no introduction.

So what’s the point of this post? Don’t be afraid to push the boundaries just because you are afraid to fail. Take risks and be the version of you that you’re most comfortable with. Because honestly, this world doesn’t care whether you exist or what you do with your life. And in my mind, that is the biggest free pass to do whatever the hell you want with your life.

Death is scary but inevitable. So do you want to go out fearing stuff like the government, disappointing your parents, and meeting some fellow irrelevant human’s expectations instead of your own? Why would you do that to yourself? In a sense, you are a main character, but only in your own life. Why let someone else write the script?