It was then that I knew I was alone. Above all, I knew exactly what had happened between Mother and me, but I did not, I could not, do anything to change it. Every one of us has a past. All of us have had our share of problems. No one has a perfect life.
Loved ones pass away.
Others who don't strive as hard and don't deserve the prized promotion receive it. We've all suffered broken hearts and some, like myself, may have had an unfortunate childhood. The single most critical element I have found that prevents individuals from achieving their greatness is unresolved issues. A great number of people who don't deal with problematic situations in their lives develop a tendency to bury their emotions. What they're really doing is developing a bad habit.