Quote: Choosing Your Destiny
May 18th, 2007 by jeremy
Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.
William Jennings Bryan
I enjoy researching good quotes to post each day. In the process of my research I read many good ones in search of whatever strikes me that day as “post-worthy”. Today this one came out on top because I really believe that in today’s society we have the opportunity to make our own destiny. Of course we have limitations placed on us due to our beginnings in life, but we have the opportunity to make choices and put for the effort to advance ourselves. We are the only ones responsible for where we end up in life, and with that responsibility comes opportunity.
Where are you taking your life today, and where do you wish you were headed? If they are not the same, evaluate what you need to change and do exactly that. A simple formula to say, though it may take some hard work to accomplish it. In the end, it is worth it.
Great Quote. This is a just a different way of presenting my favorite quote, which happens to be the title of a song by a certain Mr. Osmond: “Life is just what you make it.” This line made an impression on me when I first heard it at 9 years old. It has influenced many decisions and actions in my life. The sentiment is of the two quote are similar–if you want something bad enough, and you work hard enough to get it, you will be successful. I like to think that most successful and self-fufilled people have ascribed to a similar philosphy.