It is crucial to have an idea about what goals one inspires to achieve. By creating our own destiny, we are able to turn dreams into reality. We are all unique and have different aspirations in life. Every single person has the right to walk their own path, whether it be long or short. Follow your heart and your dreams and one is truly able to reach their own personal destiny. Reading The Alchemist, listening to “Eyes of the World”, and watching Randy Pausch's Last Lecture, one can realize one great connection. The theme surrounding all three pieces is the idea of creating one’s own destiny. Destiny is what pushes Santiago in The Alchemist to go on a journey across vast lands in search of his subconscious dreams about his treasure. Creating
