YOU ARE THE ARCHITECT OF YOUR FUTURE
Imagine standing in front of a blank canvas, a fresh sheet of paper, or an untouched plot of land. That canvas represents your life—full of opportunities, dreams, and potential waiting to be crafted into something extraordinary. The question is: What will you create?
Many people drift through life, reacting to circumstances instead of shaping their destiny. They leave their dreams untouched, their goals undefined, and their purpose unexplored. But here’s the truth: You have the power to design your life.
Your life today is the sum total of every decision and action you’ve taken so far. If you don’t like where you are, it’s not because life has been unfair—it’s because of past choices. The good news? You can change your future by making different decisions today.
An architect doesn’t begin building without a blueprint. Similarly, you cannot create the life of your dreams without a clear vision, a plan, and the discipline to follow through. The foundation of intentional living is built on:
1. Clarity: Knowing what you truly want and why it matters.
2. Purpose: Understanding your unique calling and aligning your actions with it.
3. Action: Taking consistent steps toward your vision, no matter how small.
BREAKING FREE FROM LIMITS
You might be thinking, what if I’ve made mistakes? What if I feel stuck or overwhelmed? Here’s the good news, you can start over at any moment. Just as architects revise blueprints to improve their designs, you can redesign your life whenever you choose. Refuse to believe the lie that says, This is just how my life is. You are not defined by your past or your circumstances; you are defined by the future you decide to create.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE TODAY
If you’re ready to take full ownership of your life, to design it with purpose and intention, then it’s time to equip yourself with the right tools. My book, Living Life by Design, is your guide to building a life that excites and fulfills you. Don’t leave your life to chance—take charge and build the future you deserve.
~ Dotun Arifalo
16 Comments
Ajasegun Monisola
Thank you for everything RD
Udeme James
My mum, my life coach. Thankful for the day our paths crossed. God bless you ma
dotunarifalo
My Udeme, thankful for you always as well🤗 God bless you darling
Oyeleke Bunmi
Thank u for this piece RD
dotunarifalo
You’re welcome, Bunmi🤗💗
EMMANUEL OKEREKE ANYAELE
Oh My! I really wish I had read this earlier today. Would have been the highlight of My Day and the days to come.
This is so well written and I’d say something I needed to get my life all back together and move with much clarity, purpose and persistent action taking 🔥🔥
Thank you so much RD ❤️
dotunarifalo
My Coord Emmanuel 💗 So good to hear from you. You’re always welcome dear🤗
joy malik
this was such a good read!
olaitan alabi
Living life by design
Adebusayo Ilori
Thanks for the push and motivation always RD
dotunarifalo
You’re welcome, Busayo🤗✨️
dotunarifalo
You’re welcome 🤗
Adebusayo ilori
I can redesign my life whenever I choose
dotunarifalo
That’s right, Busayo💫💪
Amdo Joshua Gwani
Thank you RD for all you do for us, we are blessed to have you in our lives
dotunarifalo
You’re welcome, Joshua🤗💗