We’ve all got circumstances holding us back.

Mistakes we’ve made.

Opportunities we’ve missed.

How others have treated us.

Being in the right place at the right time.

Even our genetics.

Many of us dwell on these circumstances.

Letting them replay over and over again in our heads.

Feeling like a victim.

Telling ourselves, and perhaps others, that life isn’t fair.

That we’re unlucky.

This may be true.

But what are you going to do about it?

You may have been wronged.

You may have made mistakes.

You may have had fewer opportunities.

You may face plenty of legitimate obstacles.

Dwelling on them won't make your life any better.

Only action will do that.

What if you spent less time dwelling and more time doing?

You might not overcome every obstacle you face.

You might make irreconcilable mistakes.

You might miss opportunities.

That's okay.

Do what you can.

That's all you can do.

One step at a time.

What step can you take today?

You’ve got this.