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"Opportunities don't happen. You create them," and other quotes to propel you forward.

I Failed 7 Times Before I Finally Won: My Truth About Never Giving Up
Narrative: I've failed more times than I'd like to acknowledge. Additionally, I've shed more tears than I'll ever admit. If you're reading this, though, it's because I've finally prevailed. And I want to tell you the truth, which is completely unvarnished and honest, without any filters or polish.
By Echoes of Life7 months ago in Motivation
How to Accomplish Anything at 17
— Lessons from Sasuke Uchiha At just 17, Sasuke Uchiha faced huge challenges, losses, and tough choices. But what made him stand out wasn’t just his power — it was his unwavering focus on his goal.
By Godswill Isaac Ogbonnaya7 months ago in Motivation
The World You See Isn’t Yours
You were born into a worldview. Before you had language, before you could walk, before you knew what money was — your brain was quietly absorbing a script. Not from your DNA, but from your environment. That script? Your social class.
By Randolphe Tanoguem7 months ago in Motivation
The Journey to the Mirror of Success
Long ago, in a land of endless dunes and golden sunrises, lived a young man named Zayd. He was strong, clever, and full of ambition — yet restless. He wanted more than just food on the table and a roof over his head. Zayd wanted success. Not just wealth, but a life of meaning, recognition, and purpose. But despite his efforts, success always seemed one step ahead of him — like a mirage in the desert.
By Waqif Khan7 months ago in Motivation
The Lie of Overnight Success in Creative Fields
We all know the story. A poet goes viral. A musician becomes an overnight sensation. A filmmaker gets “discovered.” A writer lands a major book deal from a single blog post.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Motivation
Doing The Impossible
How Do People Accomplish The Impossible? This is a Question that has been Weighing Heavily on my Mind recently. Largely because there is a Project I'm Working On...
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)7 months ago in Motivation
Redefining Success Outside Capitalist Metrics
From the moment we can talk, we’re asked: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Not: Who do you want to be? What lights you up?
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Motivation
Why Compatibility Isn’t Always Enough
We’re taught to look for compatibility. On dating apps. In friendships. Even in jobs. We scan for shared hobbies, similar values, mutual attraction, and aligned life goals.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Motivation
My Journey from Avoidance to Awareness
I used to be an expert at avoidance. A master at distraction. If you looked at my life from the outside, you'd see someone who had it “together.”
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Motivation
Reclaiming the Parts of Me I Hid to Survive
For a long time, I believed that certain parts of me weren’t welcome in this world. I believed I had to be easy to love—
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Motivation
Still I Run
Still I Run The wind bit through the empty streets like a reminder that the world never paused for anyone’s pain. Mira tightened her scarf around her neck and adjusted the worn-out shoes on her feet. Her lungs burned, but she kept running. Not because she enjoyed the chase, but because stopping wasn’t an option anymore.
By TrueVocal7 months ago in Motivation
Stop Expecting Results From the Work You Didn’t Do
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night drenched in ambition? You just had a dream. You were on a stage or maybe running your own empire. Everyone clapped. The lights hit just right. You smiled like you earned it.
By Timeless Truths7 months ago in Motivation