“Anyone can achieve their fullest potential, who we are might be predetermined, but the path we follow is always of our own choosing.”
— Martin Heidegger
Simplified Meaning:
Everyone has the ability to become their best self. While certain things about us, like where we are born or our family, are decided for us and we can't change them, we always have control over the choices we make in our lives. Think of it like playing a game where the character you start with and their abilities are set, but how you decide to play the game is completely up to you. For example, two people might both come from poor backgrounds. One might choose to study hard and work their way up to a good job, while the other might decide to give up and do nothing. The difference is in the choices they make, not where they started from. So, even if some things about you are fixed, you can still choose to work hard, be kind, and make decisions that lead you to success and happiness.
