The hardest lessons are often the ones we don’t want to learn, but they shape us into who we’re meant to be.

A few years ago, I was at a point in my life where I felt stuck. I had no clear direction, and every day felt like a repeat of the last. I was chasing validation from others, trying to meet expectations that weren’t even my own. It wasn’t until I hit rock bottom that I realized: the only way out is through. I started doing things for me, not for anyone else. I faced my fears head-on and worked harder than I ever had. It wasn’t easy, and it didn’t happen overnight, but slowly I started seeing progress—not just in my goals but in myself. You don’t have to have it all figured out right now. Life doesn’t work like that. It’s okay to be a work in progress. Just keep pushing, keep growing, and remember that every setback is a setup for your comeback.