I pondered a thought today while seeing this amazing snowy mountain out the plane window. Why do I give up? Why do I let my dream down and myself? We have these dreams to do big things, and what’s stopping us? Well, for me, it’s failure and self-doubt. I am privileged enough to be able to not have to deal with prejudice or racism, and I’d like to honor those who do. My biggest obstacle to overcome is myself. I have these goals in mind, and I let all the excuses in the world stop me from doing what I want to accomplish in my life. I am young and have a lot of time let in this world, and I don’t feel like wasting it. What changes can I make today that will allow me to be successful in the moment and the future? I’m on a life journey, and I don’t want to waste it anymore. Substantiating is not enough. I need more. More fulfillment, more happiness, and more beautiful memories to fill my life. Now is the time to stop standing still and be okay with what is. We need to go after our dreams and our desires and let no one call us selfish. Being selfish is required sometimes, and it’s okay to do it. I’m slowly learning on this journey to be more selfish, as I am a selfless person. I do everything for others and make no time for me to do what I need to do for my life, and that stops now. Today will be the start of a new journey, where I choose to be selfish and follow my dreams. I will no longer let my fears hold me back from my accomplishments. Today is the day.