Nigeria, July 10 -- Many people spend their lives complaining.

They complain that they don't have certain things because others treated them unfairly. They blame their struggles on bad circumstances, bad leadership, or even marrying the wrong person. For many, blaming others becomes a habit.

But here is a truth you need to embrace: Your future does not depend on what others will do for you. Your future depends largely on what you choose to do for yourself.

Your life is shaped by your decisions. Only you can decide your destiny. Only you can determine your standard of living. Only you can decide the direction your life will take and whether you will become successful.

Waiting for someone to rescue you is an illusion. Believing that a f...