A Letter to My Future Self

Dear Self,

I hope when you look back at all you have done, you are smiling and proud, thinking back on all of our accomplishments. I hope our setbacks empowered you and motivated you to want to do better. I am eager to see the opportunities that have come our way, especially the ones we never thought we had a chance at achieving. Self, I can’t wait to see how far we go in life. 

Self, I hope we took all of the necessary steps to build our personal empire. I hope we own more than one home, to rent out the others, and have multiple streams of income. Generational wealth is key, and I hope we have established the foundation to ensure even our children’s children have the necessary resources to get a great head start in life. Self, I can’t wait to see how far we go in life. 

I hope you look to the past with no regrets, knowing you gave everything your all, and that you never gave up. I hope you continued to put your goals and dreams first, but still helped others as you could. I hope you continued to persevere, and didn’t let any of life’s cruel moments change you. Not only do I hope you make yourself proud, but those around you as well. Self, I can’t wait to see how far we go in life. 

Self, while I am excited about the future, I know that our accomplishments start here with me now, in the present. My choices and actions are the key to unlocking our success, and I promise not to let you down. I don’t want to take away your joy or cause you years of sadness or regret. Self, I am doing all of this for us, and I hope I make you proud.

-Imani Reed