It's Who You Become That Matters

During my early twenties, I loved listening to motivational speeches with instrumental and inspiring music in the background. They helped me keep going through tough times or inspired me to follow my dreams. These speeches became even more crucial when I started my restaurant business because it demanded the best of me, with many challenges that I could only overcome by consistently improving my mindset, learning from every mistake, and being resourceful. I reminded myself that I am capable of overcoming anything life throws at me.

Many of these videos featured Les Brown's voice, the famous motivational speaker. One of my favorite lines is, “The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory. It's good for you. Why? Because what you become in the process is more important than the dream.”

This is exactly what the Yogi philosophy states the purpose of life is: developing, unfolding, growing, and becoming better than you were yesterday. This growth happens through your work, interactions with other people, daily tasks, leading others, or following them, and learning from your mistakes. The more obstacles you face, the more you learn. And you'd better get used to it because challenges are inevitable.

Remember that “The kind of person you become, the character you build, the courage you develop, and the faith you manifest,” are more important than your achievements. Than the ‘dream’ that Les Brown refers to.

You must keep growing, learning your lessons, advancing, and moving forward in the scale of evolution. Succeeding and failing. Falling in love and losing loved ones. Laughing and crying. Enjoying and suffering. The true value lies in the knowledge you acquire, the relationships you build, the memories you make, the habits you cultivate, the kindness you spread, the effort you put in. Do not shy away from challenges and obstacles.

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