Seeing Success

The first and most important step toward success is the feeling that we can succeed.

-Nelson Boswell

Although relative to the person obtaining the outcome of his or her desire, success by no means is something to take lightly. Passing a test, getting a date, stepping closer to dreams/goals and overcoming adversity are just a few examples of success. However, to attempt success or even become successful, it's important to have, at the very least some kind of idea of what we would like to accomplish. So with that in mind, what does success mean to you?

For one 20yr old (model/student) Sydney, Aussie, success means a significant amount. When most would fold or give up, Mariah D. or "M" as I know her turned her tragedy to triumph or her lemons to lemonade given the setback she faced at 16. Instead of completely giving in, "M" used the adversity of homelessness coupled with her incompletion of school to turn her life completely around. With a goal in mind and success within reach, "M" took a University entrance exam and to make a long story short, by the end of this year she'll be college graduate with a Psychology degree.

Standing against the odds while at the same time inspired by it, "M" plans to actively help children in her community, pursue her education further and time permitting get in a few model shoots as well.

For more on "M": http://www.myspace.com/sydney_miyayo

-YBM