Redefine Success

Confidence doesn’t always arrive with a bold entrance. Sometimes, it builds quietly, step by step, as we show up for ourselves day after day. It grows when we choose to try, even when we’re unsure of the outcome. Every time you take action despite self-doubt, you reinforce the belief that you’re capable. Confidence isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about trusting that you can figure it out along the way.

The key to making things happen isn’t waiting for the perfect moment; it’s starting with what you have, where you are. Big goals can feel overwhelming when viewed all at once, but momentum builds through small, consistent action. Whether you’re working toward a personal milestone or a professional dream, progress comes from showing up — not perfectly, but persistently. Action creates clarity, and over time, those steps forward add up to something real.

You don’t need to be fearless to reach your goals, you just need to be willing. Willing to try, willing to learn, and willing to believe that you’re capable of more than you know. The road may not always be smooth, but growth rarely is. What matters most is that you keep going, keep learning, and keep believing in the version of yourself you’re becoming.

Alvin Henry Green IV

Alvin Henry Green IV is a First-Year Journalism major and Political Science minor from Chicago, IL. When he is not reading dystopian novels, writing his own, or living through one, Alvin enjoys going out with his friends to whatever place interests them that week. When he is at home, Alvin enjoys cooking and baking for his family and friends. He mostly writes about current events in the political and financial spheres, which he has found have a surprising amount of overlap. Alvin's ultimate goal is to come out of college making at least high five/ low six figures, work until he gets his books published, and then never hear the word 'work' again.

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