What Could Have Been and What Will Be?

The distance between you and the person you aspire to be is bridged by your choices today.

What Could Have Been and What Will Be?

Imagine for a moment the countless times you’ve whispered to yourself, “I’ll do it tomorrow” or “Soon when I have the time.”

Now, think about if all those moments were replaced with action. What if you followed through immediately every time you made a promise to yourself? Where would you be today?

Perhaps you’d be living in a different country, mastering a new skill, having a six-pack, or leading a different life. It's fascinating and, at times, haunting to consider the power our past decisions and hesitations hold over our present circumstances.

In some corner of your heart, that version of you – the one who took every opportunity, faced every challenge head-on, and let go of excuses – still breathes. It’s not a mirage or an unreachable ideal. That version of you is more real than you think. The potential lives inside you, waiting for the day to be fully realized.

You know it exists.

Of course, the weight of our past decisions, the baggage of missed opportunities, or the shackles of excuses can hold us back. What happened has happened. What's past is merely a lesson, not a life sentence. As you move forward, remember that the distance between you and the person you aspire to be is bridged by your choices today.

The distance between you and the person you aspire to be is bridged by your choices today.

So, ask yourself: Will you let the possibilities of "what could have been" remain a mere daydream, or will you transform them into "what will be"?


I hope you find this inspiring. Remember:

It's not going to be easy, but it's not impossible.

Your friend,
Brian