Then I thought to myself— If the ocean is vast enough for …

Then I thought to myself—

If the ocean is vast enough for every fish to swim freely,
and the sky wide enough for every bird to soar without collision,
then the realm of success must be large enough
for each of us to experience it in our own way.

Another person’s success does not diminish yours.
Their elevation does not lower your ceiling.
There is no shortage of purpose, opportunity, or calling.

Success is not a single throne with limited seats—
it is a landscape, expansive and abundant,
where many paths lead to fulfillment.

So do not envy another’s journey.
Do not rush your own because of theirs.
What is meant for you cannot be taken by someone else.

Run your race.
Swim your waters.
Soar in your sky.