If others have achieved something, it means you can achieve it too. What matters is how badly you want it and how much energy and time you’re willing to spend on it.
When you see someone succeed, don’t be the jealous-kind, instead be inspired. Have a growth mindset. Understand that you can constantly develop more skills through hard work and dedication.
Go for it and do what you always intended. Someone has already proved that it can be done. If others can, then why can’t you, right?
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