As I look back on my uni years, I can’t help but feel a little bit of regret.
I was a bright and ambitious student who had big dreams of one day becoming a successful business owner.
But, things didn’t turn out as I had planned. I failed my university degree and it has taken me years to get back on my feet.
Things weren’t always this way. I was an outstanding student with a bright future in front of me. I had all the necessary skills to excel in the business world. I was surrounded by friends who were all doing well in their studies and I was sure I would join them in their success.
But, unfortunately, I was wrong. I struggled to keep up with my studies and eventually, I failed my degree. It was a huge blow to my confidence and it felt like my dreams were slipping away. I was embarrassed and ashamed of my failure.
I took some time to reflect and it made me realise that I had taken a wrong turn. I had put too much pressure on myself and had not taken enough time for myself to relax and enjoy life. I had focused too much on the future and not enough on the present.
My friends who had done well in their studies were now well on their way to successful careers and I felt left behind. I was jealous of their success and felt like a huge failure for not achieving the same.
But, I’m now in a much better place. I have realised that my failure at university was not a reflection of my abilities but of my choices. I have learnt to be more mindful of my decisions and to take more time to appreciate the present.
Now, my friends who did well at university are now working for me. I own a successful business and I have been able to create a team of talented and hardworking individuals to help me grow my business.
I am so proud of my friends and I know that I am very lucky to have them working alongside me. It feels amazing to have achieved success despite my failure at university.
I have learnt a lot from my experience and I want to share my story with anyone who is struggling with the same issues I faced. I want to show people that failure does not define you and that you can still achieve success despite your mistakes.
No matter how hard things may seem, never give up on your dreams. You can always find a way to make things work, it just takes a little courage and determination. Believe in yourself and you will be able to achieve anything you set your mind to.