Looking back at my life, I remember how much pressure I felt to live out my mum’s dream for me. She wanted me to be a medical doctor, simply because she thought it would be cool to say she had a son who was a doctor. For four years I tried to make it happen, but deep inside I knew I was chasing her dream, not mine. Eventually, I gave up on that path and began to dream for myself, and I’ve never regretted it. If I had followed her way, maybe I would have been miserable, maybe not. But one thing is sure, the choice I made for myself was the best one, and I’m glad about it.
Over time, I’ve learned one powerful lesson that I wish I knew earlier: I am responsible for my own life. I do not need anyone’s permission. I will give account for the good and bad decisions I make, not my friends or family. Their opinions are theirs to carry; my life is mine to live.
It’s in my power to learn and unlearn, to move with intention, and to make decisions based on what I truly want for myself. That realisation has freed me. It makes me glad about my past, because it brought me here. It makes me excited about today, because I’m walking in my own truth. And it makes me even more excited about the future, because I know I’ll keep growing.
No regrets.
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Michael Okunloro | Elevate Your Style 