GUYS TALK
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I am 21 years of age. I am not an
average “I-live-in-a-comfort-zone,
I-have-both-parents, they-work-anddo-everything-for-me, I-never-worryabout-food-shelter-or-school-fees”
type of person. In fact my background and circumstances are very
screwed up, but I managed to stay
positive, regardless of how difficult
it is.
I don’t have both parents. I didn’t go
to a private school, but I did have
the privilege of going to one of the
best high schools in the Vaal Triangle. Most days I have food, but
there are also times when a day
goes by without me having any; but
the hungry time passes.
There were times when I just wanted
to give up on school and on life in
general, because I did not have
money to get to school. I didn’t have
any support system; I felt there was
absolutely no way out because I
could not see beyond my situation.
Surrounding yourself with positive people (Dream Chasers) more
especially those who have similar
dreams as you, being prosperous
and living a legit successful life is
crucial, because they will motivate
and encourage you during hard situations you are going through.
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“They say your brain
is most creative in
your sleep. See they
say in the sleep state
the brain thinks much
more visually and
intuitively, haha… As
Dream Chasers we
accomplish that while
awake.” –Meek Mill
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Things are not perfect at the moment, but they are getting better
and better each day. I accept that
making life worth living is a process
which I am responsible for. I got a
bursary to study B.A in Communication at our campus which granted
me an opportunity to become a
writer for a campus publication
and other organisations, and not
because I was lucky, but because I
had showed potential and someone
spotted it.
The secret is passing, persistence
and commitment, and it applies to all
aspects of life. It is these character
traits that helped me to be where I
am today. I believe that if
had not held on to these
principles I would definitely
be a “wash out” involved
in criminal activities.
I wrote this article with
a purpose to inspire, to
motivate and remind
my fellow Dream
Chasers to stay true to
themselves, to your
calling and to encourage
you to believe in the
beauty of your dreams.
I am Sam Mothopeng
and I am a Dream
Chaser.
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