You don’t have to be at the very top. But you should at least try. Give yourself a fighting chance. A good attempt. And prove to yourself that you are stronger than you believe. Most times. We are. It doesn’t have to be for others. Nobody else needs to know. But do your best to get better every day, even if it’s for mundane things like making your bed or brushing your teeth. Throughout a year, it might not seem like much. But throughout a lifetime. Simple acts of improvement add up. Keep going, and you may find that you’ve always had it in you to ascend.

by Jason Lam