Alex learned that if you want something badly enough, there is a way to get it. And if there was a way, he would find it. He knew that if he hadn’t been able to obtain a fellowship, he would have found another way. As a result, he approached future decisions with a feeling of power, energy, and excitement. Remember that underlying all our fears is a lack of trust in ourselves. Each step that Alex took, despite the outcome, even when it meant loss of financial support and delay in his education, was an opportunity for him to learn to trust himself to provide for his own needs.
