2025 humbled me more than I ever expected. I cried, I kept getting sick, and I was constantly tired ; yet I still couldn’t let go of the goals I set for myself. Life felt like an endless hamster wheel, surviving instead of living, chasing instead of appreciating the little moments. Through these setbacks, I learned to be my own pillar of strength. I no longer fear failing, in fact, I have the courage to fail publicly. You only need 3 things to win: The balls to start, The brain to learn, And the heart to never quit. - Alex Hormozi Failure isn’t embarrassing, not trying is. —— Follow carmen.strives for more unfiltered life in med school*✩‧₊˚ #medschool #medstudentlife #selfimprovement #selfgrowthjourney #visionboard