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"I’m Not There Yet, But I’m Becoming Someone Worth Knowing"

A silent tale about development, setbacks, resiliency, and the strength of trying again, even in the absence of others.

By The Quiet PenPublished 6 months ago 2 min read
"I’m Not There Yet, But I’m Becoming Someone Worth Knowing"
Photo by Tom Allport on Unsplash

Not everything is clear to me.

I'm not wealthy.

I'm not well-known.

I'm not flawless, either.

However, I'm still here and growing into a person.

Not a showy person.

Not a viral figure.

But a sincere, nice, and strong person.

And to me, that is everything.

Chapter 1: The Start You've Never Heard of

I didn't have much to begin with.

No ties to family.

no safety net for finances.

There is no map to follow.

All I had was an old laptop, a peaceful heart, and a self-promise:

"Never give up, no matter what."

I had no idea what success would entail.

I simply knew I couldn't remain stranded.

So I read. I composed. I gained knowledge.

And even much it hurt, I got back up after failing.

I've erred.

I've lost opportunities.

However, I've also discovered a strength I was unaware I possessed.

Chapter 2: Functioning Without Recognition

To be really honest, working in quiet might make you feel invisible.

While others receive views, likes, and promotions...

I'm writing here in a peaceful space.

No cheers. Not a spotlight.

Just constancy.

However, I've discovered over time:

The actual labour is in the quiet.

The strong path is the slow one.

And the kind of success that endures is the one that arises from adversity.

I no longer chase sounds.

I've begun to establish roots.

Chapter 3: I Continue to Learn

I remind myself every day:

To start, you don't need to be excellent.

All you need to do is start being amazing.

I no longer want to impress anyone.

I'm working on becoming a person I can be proud of.

And me like that?

That version arrives on schedule.

carries out the task.

remains courteous.

Acquires knowledge rapidly.

And even in the face of difficulty, never give up.

Chapter 4: Should You Read This...

You may resemble me.

Perhaps you're starting out tiny.

It's possible that you feel behind.

You may be wondering if your efforts will ever be noticed.

Let me state this clearly:

Your efforts are important.

Your development is important.

Furthermore, your path is not invisible.

Continue even if no one notices.

You're growing into a person.

And gradually, the world will catch up.

Last Chapter: My Aspirations

Being the loudest is not what I want.

I want to be the reliable person you can rely on.

the person who arrives.

The person who completes the task.

That person who writes honestly.

the one who promotes harmony rather than disorder.

If you are a hiring manager...

If you think that hard work is more important than ego, then

If you're a person who values slow, steady growth...

I hope this reaches you.

I hope you get in touch.

Because even though I may not have everything, I do bring hope, hunger, and heart.

And that's more than sufficient at times.

A Silent Author Who Is Still Developing

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