Overcoming Life’s Unfairness: Shifting Your Mindset for Success

Strengthening your path to personal growth

Vinod Kumar Kashyap
Practice in Public
3 min readSep 27, 2024

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Life is unfair. For some, it gives everything; for others, it is hell. Some people drink in golden glasses and don’t even have clean water. Some live in mansions, and others don’t have a roof over their head.

Is it fair? No, life is all about how you perceive it. Life is unfair to those who think they are not getting enough as others. They are jealous of others for the things they own and the lifestyle they own.

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
Mae West

They think everyone is a crook. People believe money can only be earned by doing wrong things. Why? Because they are not able to fulfill their wishes. But this is not valid. Anyone can do anything at any time.

You must change your mindset. Adopt a growth mindset to see everything as positive. What is happening to you is a decision or choice you have made in the past. And the results are out of.

If you have done something good, you are getting good results; if you’re doing wrong, you are getting bad results. Forget the past and move on. Work on yourself to become a better version of yourself.

Whatever you do today will directly impact your future. Whether you do hard work or not, your future will be decided by what you do right now. Whatever future you want to create, work on it now.

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
Albert Einstein

Everything is in now. You can not change the past, but you can change the future. It is in your hands. Every decision you make is a step towards the future you want. Do whatever you think will make your future self proud. Keep going until you find your destination.

Life is like that. It is all about choices. People living extraordinary lives have done something great in the past and are now enjoying the fruit.

You have to know where you are lacking and why others excel and you do not. Do not accept yourself as a failure. See what is working for you and what is not.

Do a self-analysis every week and work on your limitations. This continuous effort will strengthen you and help you move in the right direction, fueling your growth journey.

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”
Albert Einstein

You will move ahead step by step. When you know you have weaknesses, like a lack of skill, learn them. Improve yourself to meet all standards. Join online courses, watch videos, listen to podcasts, read books, or hire a mentor who can work with you.

It is all in your hands. No one stops you from becoming the person you want to be — it is only you. No matter what happens, you must continue moving, knowing that your actions shape your future.

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Vinod Kumar Kashyap
Practice in Public

Digital Writer & Storyteller | Bringing Visions to Life Through Premium Ghostwriting​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​