A friend once said "if you are cutting a tree with an axe between your bare hands, you will always end up having blisters before you finish the job"...

Years ago when I was 14, I wanted to become a soldier, a basketball professional player and a professional wrestler, all at the same time. Unfortunately, my parents opposed to all these ideas, claiming that "you are not gonna do useless things!". However, most parents, if not all, want a bright future for their kids. "Well, but you do not give me any idea", I said internally. Upset, I decided to rebel against them. I dropped out from high school for 2 years, lying to my parents that I subscribed for evening class sessions. Not limited to that, I decided to find few jobs so as to make money..

I liked spending time at the gym during that period, because it helped me dream and feel strong. But it was a short dream, reality bounced back and my parents discovered that I dropped out for 2 years. I was always waiting for a solution to appear by magic, neither giving any orientation to my life nor even thinking about the future. The day I came back from my random occupation, my father organized a family meeting. He barely looked at me, ashamed, and asked "what do you want to do with your life?"and I said "I don't Know". Then, my mother cried

I never saw my mother crying for me before. It was as if I received a severe electroshock... it was horribly painful. I could not even cry when I realized what I had done . Since then, I decided to do all I can to never make her cry again, but smile forever and paying for all the bad things that I have done. Of course, it was a challenge to find my way... but this time I was determine to succeed.

Afterwards, I engaged in a deep introspection to define what I liked; and I found out that I liked making new friends, making people smile and solving their problems by giving them advice. I finally had a passion! To further understand what career I really wanted to follow, I returned to school and successfully completed high school education, but I never gave up on my favorite sports.

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However, during the application period for undergraduate programs, I had a sever injury: complete rupture of thigh-knee tendon. I had a surgery. The recovery was really painful, but the pain was a mixture of physical and mental stresses. Still on my hospital bed, I received a news that my application for the faculty of Political Science and Public Administration failed... I was even more depressed; my only chance to succeed vanished... I did not want to live anymore.

After a week of reflection, I understood that I have only two choice in this life: succeeding or die trying. I swore to myself that I will never ever let my passion fade away, no matter what happens. From that day, my life changed! I decided to take every challenge, big or small; nourishing my heart with passion and determination... I made pain and hard times my friends forever.

After my rehabilitation, I decided to resume my physical activities earlier, against the recommendation of my orthopedist. Luckily, after 3 months I totally recovered and was able to make 13 seconds in a 100m run. I was back to my feet.

I applied for a British university campus abroad, I had to study English, as I was not really proficient enough. I put my hands together and worked hard, and I finally got admitted at Lancaster University Ghana campus (LUG) under the faculty of Politics and International Relations.

However, the challenges did not end there. I had to demonstrate my value, although I was constantly struggling to contain my fear. But as I used to say, "either I become successful or I die trying". As my English was not perfect, I was always the object of mockery in class and I had problems communicating academically and professionally..., but I never gave up. Through my relentless passion and determination, I witnessed the unfolding achievements: - I was elected Secretary General of the LUG Politics and Debate Society only a month after my arrival in first year. - I participated in 2 simulations of United Nations conference as delegate then official.

- I set up with a team the LUG French Club and became its vice-president. - I made hundreds of local and foreign friends that I love and respect a lot. - Finally, I recently got accepted for a summer internship program at the Diaspora African Forum, an African Union endorsed diplomatic mission.

The Lesson?

>> Never forget where you come from. >> Hard time is a big teacher. >> If you have a passion, never give up on that. >> Believe blindly in yourself. >> "Always be the hardest worker in the room", Dwayne Johnson

My Sources of Inspiration?

>> Everybody, Good or bad relations, it doesn't matter!

My Career path?

>> Well... I found it! Although the outcome is not always 100% predictable, it doesn't mean we should not stay optimistic...