We often speak of building a better future, one that feels meaningful, fulfilling, and truly our own. We imagine future as something distant, something we'll encounter eventually somewhere down the line. The truth is the future isn't something we simply arrive at.It's something we quietly construct. It's simply a reflection of the choices that we make when no one is watching. For the longest time, I lived life on default settings.Wake up, get to class, submit assignments, prepare for exams, get good grades, ...