One Year Anniversary of Destined's Launch
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Aminata Sy
The Destined Newsletter The Process Is the Prize || May 2026 || ISSUE #23 Author of the memoir Destined: A Story of Resilience and Beating the Odds Dear Reader, Setting goals has given me a sense of direction. However, every process I’ve gone through to reach a goal has shaped me. I detail many of the processes I went through in my memoir Destined. The process of learning English. The process of integrating into American society. The process of returning to school from a GED level to earning...
The Destined Newsletter Celebrate Yourself || April 2026 || ISSUE #22 Author of the memoir Destined: A Story of Resilience and Beating the Odds Dear Reader, One way I’ve celebrated myself over the years is to reflect often on my days and appreciate the progress I’ve made. I wrote about some of those reflections in my memoir Destined. Celebrate yourself for honoring your commitments to yourself. Celebrate yourself for showing up even on days you didn't want to do so. Celebrate yourself for...
The Destined Newsletter Calm amidst Challenges || January 2026 || ISSUE #19 Author of the memoir Destined: A Story of Resilience and Beating the Odds Dear Reader, Remaining calm during challenging times has helped me clearly think through and address problems with logic and strategy. I discuss many of my life’s challenges in my memoir Destined. Being calm has allowed me to consider the facts of a challenging situation, its potential negative and positive consequences, the emotions and...