BECOMING

I finally had the chance to read Becoming Michelle Obama after patiently waiting a while to get my hands on a copy of it.  Let me just say, I haven’t finished it; but just reading the first two pages really puts you in her shoes and her vision on things. To me and many others, we look up to Mrs. Obama for her status, confidence and drive that she portrays so effortlessly that we forget that she is just a regular human being figuring out this thing called life like the rest of us.  Her journey from a child, teenager, wife and mother is just like ours.  She lets us know that it’s okay to not have all the answers, but to always stay on track. 
We all may see ourselves looking at the end product or the successes of others, but forget that there were some bumps along the way of getting there.  Remember, we always see the finished product because no one necessarily needs to see the struggle in everything you do.  Just don’t beat yourself up trying to find a formula for success or think you’re less than because of what you see on someone else.  Yes, Mrs. Obama has it all because she set a goal, made plans and executed them.  She had great role models and mentors to get her to each step with incredible determination.  We can all make up that formula within ourselves and instead of looking at others fulfill their dreams and callings, we can do it too.