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Focus on what you can control and let go what you can’t

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 29 October 2019.

On a Tuesday in October 2019, a young man's search for wisdom led him to an old wise man at a cave.

The wise man's enigmatic advice was to 'go to the village square and look around closely, and your future will be revealed.'

Disappointed and unsure, the young man returned to the village square, where he found shops selling metal, wood, wires, and more.

Days later, while traveling, he heard a melodious instrumental tune coming from an instrument made of wood, strings, and metal.

As he listened, his mind wandered back to the village square, and he realized that the shops selling wood, strings, and metal were the signals he needed to follow his true calling as a musician.

Looking back, he connected the dots and understood that the present moment can change the past.

As he reflected on his journey, he realized that focusing on what we can control and letting go of what we cannot is crucial for growth and success.

By being vulnerable and open to change, we can create, innovate, and become stronger.

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