They say that in hindsight, it is always easier for us to analyze and be critical about our own progress and the kind of choices that have led us to where we are today. It is also when everything becomes clearer. Because the truth is, there’s is no way for us to know for sure that what we are doing, or attempting to do would work out 100% of the time. When we are in the midst of our struggles, the only thing we can do is to make the best choice that we can based upon the options that were available to us at that time. True, sometimes, there are no good choices. Just a bad one versus an even worser one. Looking back now, I can’t help but realize that I’ve constantly been taking two steps forward and one step back every time that I come close to a major breakthrough in my career or my personal life. Maybe that’s life, or perhaps it is my own fault for not following through. But reflecting now, I think it could’ve been a bit of both. It is impossible for any of us to predict those last-minute challenges that can come out of nowhere and take us by surprise. They do happen from time to time. At the same time, I also have to acknowledge that there had been times when I felt like I’m close a major breakthrough, and instead of keeping my foot on the gas, I’d subconsciously take my foot off the gas and slow down. Hence, my lack of following through when it’s needed most. This time, I have to find a way to remind myself not to take my foot off the gas when I’m close to having that next major breakthrough.