What does it mean to control your own destiny?

What does it mean to control your own destiny

William Jennings Bryan , an American politician and orator said that Destiny is not a matter of chance . It is a matter of choice . It is not a thing to be waited for it is a thing to be achieved ' My future does not lie on the hands of my family and friends . My future depends on the choices that I make and the effort that I am willing to invest in whatever I want to achieve . I can be whatever I want to be when

I put my future in my own good hands

People are often curious to know if they are destined to be wealthy or successful in life . Opportunities may knock at our doors but when we are not ready to meet the opportunity due to our insufficient knowledge skills or talents , the opportunity that will shape our future will slip out of our hands . It is easy to set a goal in life but it is a challenge to reach that goal . Like any high school graduates , it is my goal to get admitted in a university and earn a college degree However , I will be able to attain that goal if I have a high school diploma , meet the required Grade Point Average and pass the college admission exam . Having the opportunity to go to college is not an assurance that I am destined to get a college diploma . I have a choice on whether I should prioritize my studies or focus on my extra curricular activities . Earning a bachelor 's degree will depend on the choices that I make . The job opportunities that will come after college will highly depend on the knowledge , skills and talents that I have acquired throughout my life . Successful people like Tim Duncan , Donald Trump and Oprah Winfrey did not earn their success overnight . It took them years of hard work and determination to master their skills , build a good reputation and attain their status . They believe in the importance of education , focus on their goals in life and made an effort to succeed . My future may be uniquely different but I am determined to finish my studies and have a brighter future for myself and my future family . Hence , I will take control of my life and destiny will be under my control...