The recurring nightmare of being held back is a revelation—it's you holding yourself down. Blaming the world or taking responsibility defines two attitudes towards life's challenges. Blaming others is easier but unfulfilling. Instead, ask what you can change. Make guarantees to yourself and demand more, competing only with your potential. Discipline, hard work, and self-improvement lead to success. Stop making excuses and start grinding. Be a victor, not a victim, because you owe it to yourself.