“Many well-intentioned people will try dissuading you from realizing your journey, out of fear for your safety. This impulse comes from a caring place from people who love you and just want the best for you, but if I had heeded every warning that was given me, I wouldn’t have taken a single step. I’m not advocating recklessness in assessing risk, but learning to tap into your intuition in decision-making can go a long way.”

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