Self made man

Today I have been giving some thought to my life.  I stated before there are a few versions of yourself.  The version of myself I see is that I am a self made man that has fought to get to where I am in life and deserve the spoils that I have achieved.   This could not be further from the truth.  When I take the time to recall my last 10 years I realize I could not have made it where I am without help from my mom and dad with their constant encouragement and financial support.  I also know I couldn't be where I am without my boss and some "chance" events that brought me to this point in my life.  I also know that I am blessed beyond belief by God.  Even events that were brutal to me like my DUI and the fallout from it academically and relationally as well as chronic failure have all played together to make me who I am.  I have had very little to do with getting where I am in life. I have simply had the tenacity and fortitude to keep trying and (barely) enough introspection to see when I need to make changed and execute them.  It's in this moment of realization, that I have had very little bearing on my ultimate success, it strikes me because I know many other people more deserving or skilled than me. I am not at all a self made man, I have been made by tenacity with the help of those that love me and blessings from God.  Wherever you are at in life, stop, and try to honestly evaluate how you've gotten there.  Take the time to thank those that have helped you get there and thank God for his blessing and plan for you.