Influence has the power to blind us, yet it can also open our eyes to endless possibilities—sometimes both at once. We’ve all heard remarkable stories: wealthy individuals giving up everything to become monks, monks stepping into UFC rings, or fighters challenging retired boxers. While these stories may seem extraordinary, they are reflections of a universal truth: we are all under the influence of forces beyond our control.
Media, culture, politics, the environment, and countless other factors shape and reshape us, often without us realising. The question isn’t whether we’re changing, but whether those changes are leading us in the right direction.
To answer this, we must look inward. Self-assessment is key. We need to pause and reflect—who are we, and who are we becoming?