The universe, began 13.7 billion years ago with a great flaring forth of light. That is when I began and that is when you began.*
Philip Newell

Character isn’t fate or destiny. Character isn’t DNA, decided before birth. Character is the result of your little choices and little actions.**
Derek Sivers

A lot of work has gone into
making you you, though there are
some finishing touches required
which only you can make –
No matter what you think is happening
around you and upon you
through all those events and people,
It’s all about you making your choices,
And here’s another day to make a few more.

*Philip Newell’s The Great Search;
**Derek Sivers’ Hell Yeah or No.