Your Past Does Not Equal Your Future

Your Past Does Not Equal Your Future You neednt be defined by your past. And certainly, your future does not have to look like your past, unless you allow it to. Sure, certain parts of your past were great, but The popular kid isnt necessarily popular now. The college quarterback doesnt always make it to the NFL. The child actor often doesnt make it to the big screen. Conversely The high-school nerd became Bill Gates. The freshman bench-rider became Michael Jordan. The poverty-stricken, abused girl became Oprah. Sometimes the mighty fall, and sometimes the fallen embrace greatness. Sometimes you think you are not enough, but then you discover that you are more than enough. If the past equaled the future, then your windshield would be of no use to you; you would simply drive your car with your eyes glued to the rearview. But driving this wayâ€"looking only behind youâ€"is a surefire way to crash. Instead, its important to occasionally acknowledge your pastâ€"to check your rearview from time to timeâ€"while staying focused on the road in front of you. Weve all made mistakes and bad decisions in the past. We are all human. We can, however, take the lessons from those bad decisions and start a new future, starting with this moment. In fact, a more accurate snapshot of your potential future is the present moment. What youre doing right now will shape your future far more than your past. And with every new moment comes a new present, a fresh start. Take advantage of this moment. Your future depends on it. If you find value in The Minimalists, consider donating a dollar.