There is always a saying that goes as this: "Just because one man tries to swim and drowns in the process does not mean that all men can’t swim".

I have seen a lot of talented young kids out there trying to make a difference either to themselves or to their families, but they lack four common things which are; vision, courage; determination and confidence.

First and foremost, you have to sit and ask yourself "what is it that I have in me that is so unique that I can use to make a difference in my life and in the lives of others", because every one is given a special gift.

It is only when you realize this that you can make something out of a gift that you have never ever imagined. You should always believe that there is no one like you. No one has the same abilities, personalities, or feelings as you do and nobody else ever will. Your creator has given you special gifts, but it’s up to you to use them well and wisely. The only one who can make the most out of your potential is YOU. You don’t have to depend on other people to help you discover your dreams; it is only you that know the limits your talents can take you.

To be successful, you have to have a dream and vision of what you want, can do and are capable of achieving, and how far you can go with it, because without a dream or vision, there is no way for you to move forward. After working through that, try to have courage drawn from your inner self and maybe through the help of your friends and family.

This because having people to encourage and give you confidence will help you in many ways.

However, always try to remember this; "those who cannot add to the uplift and improvement of your life, but instead try to draw you back are your distractors, not your friends". So you should always try to move with people who have the same thinking as you do or even higher so that you will think farther. Don’t be little; be big in both your creative and thinking. With this you will grow to achieve your goals.

Furthermore, you have to have a target to your vision. Determination is part of the key to success. It is what most young talented kids’ lack. They try to depend on either friends or families for help, which has consequences, either good or bad at the end.

I want you to know that in each and everyone, there is a talent waiting to be discovered and released. If you have tried once and failed, don’t wait for someone else to make it for you. If you do this remember that there will always be a reason for you not to feel good enough, and this is because it is not from your handwork.

And you will start feeling sorry for yourself and all the bad memories you will seep from your veins will forever seem endless to you. And I don’t think that is what you want, or is it? So you have to start to discover yourself, don’t be dependent. It is the first difficult but with persistence, you will later adjust to it.

The eyes are the windows of your soul as you are the window of your future. So you have to start planning now by having dreams and visions. If you have tried and failed just stop looking at where you have been.  Instead begin to look at where you are going. If you are just about to begin and you don’t know where to start then remember that "you either find a way or make one."