"You are not a victim of circumstance; nor of fate, destiny, or bad luck. Your path was paved by the choices you’ve made in the past and the excuses you make in the present. “But, those weren't choices. They were mistakes”, you say. No. A mistake becomes a choice when you fail to learn the lesson and repeat it. “But, I've been dealt a rough hand”, you say. Yes, perhaps you have. But that is no excuse for doing nothing. As you sit and dwell and wish and wait for things to change, time will pass you by while everything stays the same. Only YOU have the power to change your circumstances. And that change can start immediately; the moment you decide to stop making excuses and start making different choices. "

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