Why You Should Never Forget Where You Came From

Hey, you! Yeah, you, the person who’s gotten too big for their britches.

Okay, sorry, that might have been a bit aggressive. Let’s start again, shall we?

You’ve probably done well in your life. Worked your way up from nothing. Pulled yourself out of the gutter against all odds. You’ve got a good job, maybe even your own business. You’ve got money in the bank and maybe even a little bit of fame.

Now, you’re doing things you never thought possible. You’re traveling to exotic places, meeting important people, and living a life that you’ve always dreamed of.

This is something to be proud of, for sure. You’ve worked hard to get where you are today.

But here’s the thing: no matter how far you go in life, it’s important to never forget where you came from. I know people say this a lot, but it’s not just a cliche, it’s something to live by. And I’m here to tell you why.

9 reasons why you shouldn’t forget where you came from

1. Gratitude

Remembering where you came from can help you stay grateful for your current blessings. It’s easy to get caught up in the success and forget how far you’ve come, but taking a moment to reflect on your journey can remind you of all the hard work and sacrifices that got you here.

2. Humility

Being humble seems to be a dying art these days, but it’s an important quality to have. Remembering your roots and where you came from can help keep you grounded and remind you that there are still people out there struggling just like you once did.

Arrogance can easily creep into a person’s personality once they’ve achieved success. Remembering your previous life in all its humble glory will ensure that you don’t get too arrogant.

3. Inspiration

When times get tough or when you’re feeling stuck, remembering how far you’ve come can be a great source of inspiration. It’s proof that if you could overcome those obstacles in the past, then surely, with hard work and determination, you can do it again.

4. Empathy

Going through difficult times gives us empathy for others who may be going through similar situations. By remembering our own struggles, we can better understand and empathize with others who are facing challenges.

5. Connection

Our roots connect us to our past and our community. By staying connected with where you came from, you’re able to maintain a sense of belonging and identity.

It’s so easy to get caught up in these new and exciting worlds our success has now opened up to us, thereby losing parts of ourselves along the way. But by staying connected to our roots, we can maintain a sense of who we are and what makes us “us”.

6. Relatability

A lot of people, once they reach a certain level of success, can become unrelatable to those who are still struggling. Onlookers only see their current success and forget that they, too, once faced hardship.

By staying connected to your roots, you can remain relatable to others who may be going through similar struggles.

7. Legacy

Your journey and struggles are a part of your story, and they’re worth sharing with others. By remembering where you came from and the obstacles you overcame, you can inspire future generations to do the same.

8. Motivation

If your beginnings were, indeed, humble, so humble, in fact, that the idea of returning to them terrifies you, remembering where you came from should ensure you never let yourself fail. Because who wants to go back to living in poverty, struggling to make ends meet?

9. Perspective

Finally, remembering where you came from can give you perspective on what’s really important in life. It’s easy to get caught up in the materialistic and superficial aspects of success, but when you remember your humble beginnings, it reminds you that there are more important things than money or fame.

Final word

I’ve done a lot of assuming in this post. I’ve assumed that you’ve already achieved success. I’ve even assumed that your previous life wasn’t so cushy. Well, even if you haven’t yet reached your goals, the points still apply. No matter where we are in life, it’s important to remember our roots.

Success is a journey with ups and downs, twists and turns. And while it’s easy to focus on the destination, there’s something special about looking back at how far we’ve come.

Even if your beginnings weren’t so humble, and you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth, it’s still important to acknowledge and remember where you came from. We all have a story, and our past shapes who we are today.