Each of us is given a unique puzzle in life.
The pieces that fit together perfectly for me may not even come close to working for you.
That’s why it’s essential to understand this simple truth: what worked for someone else won’t necessarily work for you.
You can’t copy and paste someone else’s journey onto your own.
Life doesn’t work like that.
Too often, we get caught up in trying to emulate others, thinking if we just follow their exact steps, we’ll achieve the same success or happiness.
But the truth is, your path is yours alone to walk, and no one else’s blueprint will fit the exact circumstances of your life.
This means that blindly following someone else—whether it’s a mentor, a celebrity, or a social media influencer—is not the answer.
Yes, we can be inspired by others.
Yes, we can learn from the wisdom of those who came before us.
But blindly copying someone else’s strategy for success is a recipe for frustration and failure.
Here’s the thing: life isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey.
We each have different experiences, strengths, weaknesses, and challenges.
What motivates one person might not motivate you.
What someone else sacrificed for success might be something you’re not willing to give up.
And that’s okay.
So, what should you do instead?
Listen carefully to the people who have been there before.
Take notes from their stories and their wisdom.
But then, do the most important thing—filter the information.
Think critically about what you’ve heard, what resonates with you, and what feels right for your journey.
Ask yourself, “Does this make sense for me? Will this approach fit into my unique life puzzle?”
You need to make up your own mind.
You need to take the bits and pieces that work for you, discard what doesn’t, and create your own path forward.
That’s the only way you’ll ever truly find success, happiness, and fulfillment—by building a life that’s uniquely yours, not a copy of someone else’s.
Following others blindly means giving up your autonomy and your power to shape your own life.
It means ignoring the fact that your life, your puzzle, is made up of different pieces.
It means stifling your own potential because you’re too focused on trying to live someone else’s story.
When you listen, filter, and take charge of your decisions, you embrace the individuality of your journey.
You become the author of your own story.
You trust yourself to figure things out and make choices based on what fits with who you are.
So, the next time you’re tempted to blindly follow someone else’s path to success, remember: your life is a puzzle only you can solve.
Learn from others, but make sure you’re writing your own story, not someone else’s.
Take control of your own journey, piece by piece, and create something that’s truly your own.
In the end, that’s the only way to complete your life’s puzzle.
With love, yours truly, Cristian, in collaboration with ChatGPT.