All Want to Be Heard

Everyone desires the best in life. We want good jobs, comfort, recognition, and a chance to show what we can do. Yet, when we look closely at the world we live in, we see a strange pattern. Many job adverts ask for three to four years of experience, even for positions that are supposed to be entry-level. This often leaves young people confused. How can I have experience if no one gives me a chance to start? It shows clearly that something is wrong with our system, especially the kind of education that focuses on certificates more than practical knowledge.

But beyond the system, there is another truth we often ignore. We all want to be important, to be listened to, to matter. Yet, not everyone is ready to put in the work that makes a person valuable. Sometimes we hide from the truth because it is easier to blame something or someone else. Many of us say our background held us down. Some blame their parents for not giving them the life they wanted. Others say the country or the government failed them. Blaming is easy; taking responsibility is hard.

I understand these feelings because I have lived through some of them. When life goes wrong, the first reaction is usually self-pity. We start thinking of how unfair life is, how others had better opportunities, or how different our story would be if things had gone another way. It is human nature to look for excuses, especially when the road becomes rough. But excuses never change anything. They only keep us in one place while time keeps moving.

The truth is simple: if you want to be heard, you must first create something worth listening to. The world does not reward complaints; it rewards results. People pay attention when you stand out through effort, discipline, and consistency. Even if your background was tough, even if the system seems unfair, you still have a choice, either to stay in one spot or to rise above your circumstances.

Setting goals is one of the strongest ways to rise. A clear goal gives direction. It keeps you focused even when obstacles show up, and they surely will. Life will test your patience and courage. You will meet challenges that will make you question your dreams. But excellence does not come from comfort; it comes from pushing through those difficult moments. The people who succeed are not always the most talented. Many times, they are simply the ones who refused to stop.

Taking responsibility for your life is the first step toward being relevant. Once you accept that your progress is in your hands, not in the hands of your parents, your teachers, or the government, you begin to see opportunities where others see problems. You begin to grow. And little by little, your voice becomes stronger.

In the end, everyone wants to be heard. But only those willing to work, learn, and rise above excuses truly earn that right.