own destiny

language: pt

definitions

  1. To exercise agency and control over one's future and life path, rather than being a victim of circumstance or external forces.
    pt: Ser dono do próprio destino
  2. To take full responsibility for the direction of one's life and the consequences of one's actions.
    pt: Assumir o próprio destino

examples

  1. She believed that through hard work and education, she could own her destiny.

    Ela acreditava que, através do trabalho árduo e da educação, poderia ser dona do seu próprio destino.

  2. To truly grow, one must learn to own their destiny, including the failures.

    Para crescer verdadeiramente, é preciso aprender a assumir o próprio destino, incluindo os fracassos.