“Whatever you want in life, other people are going to want it too. Believe in yourself enough to accept the idea that you have an equal right to it.” – Diane Sawyer
Generally speaking, you are free to pursue your dreams. My title quotes the US Constitution, but whether you live here or not, you most likely have this basic freedom.
Are you taking full advantage of it?
If not, it’s likely that:
a) You don’t think you’re good enough to move forward.
b) You know you’re good enough, but believe others deserve to succeed more than you.
I’ve addressed “a” here and here, among other places, but Miss Sawyer’s quote addresses “b”.
Don’t confuse what she’s saying with the mistaken notion of having a “right to succeed”, but do understand that regardless of background, color, family, “class”, money or looks, you have a right to pursue your dreams along side of anyone else on this planet. And realize that you have just as much chance to succeed too.
