People who never get carried away should be.
Blaming destiny is a poor out for those who don't reach desired destinations.
If you don't know what to do with many of the papers piled on your desk, stick a dozen colleagues initials on them and pass them along. When in doubt, route.
Since you have to do the things you have to do, be wise enough to do some of the things you want to do.
Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.
The last thing you do the best is what you have the most joy doing.