Isn’t Life fair? Discover Why The World Doesn’t Owe You Anything with Nick Frietas

In our life, people make countless mistakes that can bring them down. And it is easy for us to blame the world for all the unfairness we’ve experienced. But the truth is that the world doesn’t owe us anything. This is the reality; it hurts, but it is the truth. Continuing to delve into an improper understanding of reality will just hinder our journey to move forward.

Nick Freitas shares his life experiences; how blessed he was to have loving parents even if they are divorced, his learnings from not being accepted in West Point, and the time when he go into the military. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and more!

Quotes:

• “The world doesn't owe you anything. It sounds negative but it’s not. It's just a proper understanding of reality. And the more you try to accomplish things in this life with an improper understanding of reality, the more you are going to be banging your head against the wall wondering why stuff isn't working. ” – Nick Freitas
• “It's not just the training, because the training teaches you what to do, how to react to the situation, and the way you're supposed to react. It's also about having the moral conviction that it is your responsibility. And that's a choice.” – Nick Freitas
• “If you want to grow credits or strong in their faith and their belief system, and what they believe in and why they believe it, that really starts with how you project that to your kids. And so learning how to understand it and talk about it and have those discussions and to let them ask probing questions that might be uncomfortable for you at times. That's absolutely critical for that development.” – Nick Freitas

Takeaways:

• Knowing the reality that the world doesn’t owe you anything will help you have the proper mindset to see things positively. Put in your best effort, learn from your mistakes, and try and try again until you succeed.
• Personal responsibility is something you will have both now and in the future, and it will become a habit. It is our choice how to act in a given situation. As a result, it is critical to train ourselves to react appropriately in these situations.
• To instill a strong faith and belief system in your children, teach them your values and demonstrate them not just in words, but also in action. Teach them how to think about your values as well as why they are important.

Conclusion:

Knowing the reality—the truth that the world doesn’t owe us anything will help us propel toward our goal, learn from mistakes, and let our maximum effort into accomplishing things. Furthermore, it is our personal responsibility to choose what actions we must take in a situation, train ourselves, and set it as a habit or foundation to react in those situations appropriately. Aside from that, being a parent comes with an obligation to teach kids values while explaining why it is essential and beneficial to them.