I remember being in elementary school and hearing I could do anything and be anyone I wanted to be if I put my mind to it. I think a lot of us often hear something similar when we’re children.
Is it true, though? Can we do anything with just sheer will if we try hard enough? Although I think it’s something that can be inspiring, I’m not sure I have seen that idea play out in my own life, and I think others may have also experienced the loss of a dream.
When you become an adult, there may be choices and circumstances out of your control that can alter your ability to go after your dreams you may have had when you were younger.
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