Learning to rely only on myself has been liberating.

Who can you always count on? Who wants the best for you? Who wants you to succeed more than anyone in the world?

Your self.

I’ve been delivered some great people, people who have given me jet fuel to get to where I want to go.

I have also been lied to, deceived, overlooked, and ignored by many who I thought were there for me. I used to take this all to heart until I learned that those people are either conflicted with themselves, in some sort of political scheme, or have an ego that foams from their mouth. Unfortunately, especially in America it is hard to tell the difference between these people. So what can you do?

Never become reliant on any one person. Always have one hand on the helm. This is an ancient wisdom I validate today. But, also allow yourself to be surprised by the unexpected help. If it comes; you’ll gain some nice wind at your back; and if not, at least you’ve got one hand firmly grasping the helm when that crosswind hits.