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I've learned over the years not to worry about what other people think. I can't let fear of failure, fear of comparison, or fear of criticism keep me from doing what will make me wealthy and famous. I realized I couldn't succeed without taking the risk of failing.
I can't speak up without fear of being judged, and I can't love without fear of being rejected. I have to go out and take these risks. People will encourage me to do what makes me happy, yet much of this has been difficult, and I am not always happy.
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I told myself one day that I don't believe I should do only what makes me happy. I believe I should do what makes me great, even if it's uncomfortable, scary, or difficult. I accepted to let myself fail in the place and manner in which I would want to fail. Pick myself up and try again, accepting failure as a brother because what is achievement without effort, anguish, frustration, and a terrible quality of life? Through this, I must trust my voice, my thoughts, my honesty, and my vulnerability, and I am confident that I will find my way. I don't have to be fearless, and I'm not going to let fear of failure hold me back.
Enjoy life and the gradual process as much as you can, and I promise you'll be fine. We'll reminisce over a life well lived.
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I am Okeke Collins(
