I know there's a goal or level of achievement you'll want to have in life, in simple terms am saying to you "Yes, you can achieve it". One of the major goals I had as a young person was to learn how to play the piano. At first it looked difficult and challenging getting a tutor, having my own piano and more especially going through the learning process but my passion for it kept driving me. This actually was the only thing I could stay hours listening to the sound and watch people play it. And I had a very high esteem on people who could do this and I wished I could be called a pianist one day. Firstly, I told my parents, I got a piano, I went in search for a tutor who finally abandoned me after few weeks, I kept practicing and today; I have taught several people, helped many improve and also am someone you'll love to listen to play. But it wasn't so easy. I faced rejection countless times when I tried playing in big gatherings, I was embarrassed severally when I couldn't play the songs well, I had to start teaching myself through observation and listening because my tutor "ran away", I stayed awake most nights, I spent money on batteries & piano resources, I listened to songs day in, day out, invested a whole lot of time on music. But I never took a NO for an answer. I didn't quit because my tutor left me. I didn't let the rejection and embarrassments affect my self-confidence. I never lost hope nor accepted defeat. Even when the people I started with stopped, I kept running towards my goals. At the age of 16, I had gradually started teaching piano and also playing for my congregation . That's my own story and what would been yours if you didn't give up? And what will still be yours if you will decide today to keep pulling through? Success to me is a level of achievement that brings fulfilment. Become successful in the little things you do and you'll find courage to do more difficult things. Allow God to use you beyond your abilities. IT'S YOUR TIME TO SHINE! By Johnson Crystal Author @HopefulMeNetwork